Pediatric Acute Care Occupational Therapist — Fast-Paced Impact

Jobtome; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan, evaluate, and implement pediatric therapy programs in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will complete patient evaluations, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote functional outcomes.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and OT certification, with 2 years of pediatric or clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy required.
• OT certification required.
• 2 years' pediatric and/or clinical experience preferred.
• Inpatient pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines.
• Develop an individualized plan of care based on evaluation findings.
• Develop measurable long-term and short-term goals.
• Manage the schedule effectively to maintain productivity expectations.
• Participate in ongoing communication and collaboration with other members of the patient's interdisciplinary care team.
• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention.
• Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and/or termination of treatment when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the clinic/program team to assess the need for clinical support.
• Ensure patient authorization prior to providing therapy treatment.
• Assess patient and family needs regarding their level of understanding, readiness to learn, ability to assimilate information, and the most desirable method of teaching.
• Develop and instruct the patient and family for appropriate home treatment programs.
• Document the patient information in the electronic medical record.

Skills

OT certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan, evaluate, and implement pediatric therapy programs in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will complete patient evaluations, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote functional outcomes.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and OT certification, with 2 years of pediatric or clinical experience preferred.