Pediatric Inpatient OT Floater: Acute Rehab & Oncology

Texas Childrens Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Float, to support the fast-paced inpatient units including Rehab, Acute, and Oncology. The role involves planning, evaluating, organizing, and implementing pediatric occupational therapy treatment programs tailored to development and age.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a leading children’s hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy required.
• OT certification required.
• 2 years' clinical experience preferred.
• Acute care 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

2 years' clinical experience

Acute care experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

OT certification

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Float, to support the fast-paced inpatient units including Rehab, Acute, and Oncology. The role involves planning, evaluating, organizing, and implementing pediatric occupational therapy treatment programs tailored to development and age.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a leading children’s hospital environment.