Pediatric Occupational Therapist in Wylie, TX

VIVA Pediatric Healthcare; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

VIVA Pediatric Healthcare is looking for a Part-Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide care in Wylie, Sachse & Murphy. The role includes assessing patient needs, documenting care plans, and promoting the company mission in delivering quality therapy services.

Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, a Texas License, and at least two years of pediatric experience, with excellent interpersonal skills.

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.
• Evidence of current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective interpersonal relations and communication skills

Knowledge of durable medical equipment

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Current Texas State License as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

Part Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) in Wylie, Sachse & Murphy

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)