Pediatric Occupational Therapist in Central and South Dallas

VIVA Pediatric Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee assistance program

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Voluntary insurance (accident & critical illness)

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare provider in Dallas is seeking a Part Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist to perform clinical assessments, document patient care plans, and evaluate patient performances in various settings. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, have a Texas State License, and possess two years of experience in pediatric care. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to work flexibly and travel locally. The role offers various benefits including health insurance and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.
• Pediatric experience required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessment and identify patient needs.
• Document, prepare, and complete patient Plan of Care.
• Evaluate patient occupational performance in self-care, work, leisure, and rest.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Communication skills

Knowledge of durable medical equipment

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Current Texas State License as an Occupational Therapist

Current CPR certification

Job description

Part Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) in Central and South Dallas

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessment and identify patient needs
• Document, prepare, and complete patient Plan of Care. Track progress and revise as needed
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements
• Assess and facilitate through direct therapeutic intervention the patient's ROM, strength, coordination, need for and use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, functional mobility, and safety issues as related to the patient's ADL performance need. Fabricate and maintain adaptive equipment and hand splints
• Communicate effectively with the family and team members to achieve desirable outcomes
• Evaluate patient occupational performance in self-care, work, leisure, and rest. Assess sensory-motor neuromuscular, psycho-social, and cognitive-perceptual components of occupational behavior. Assess the patient's occupational environment's physical, social, and cultural components
• Promote company mission and administrative policies to ensure the quality of care

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
• Current Texas State License as an Occupational Therapist
• Current Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation
• Two years of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting. Pediatric experience required
• Effective interpersonal relations and communication skills
• Knowledge of durable medical equipment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally
• Able to work in a patient's home in various conditions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and standing. Prolonged standing and walking are required
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary insurance (accident & critical illness)