Pediatric Occupational Therapist | Laredo | PRN

GREEN APPLE LLC; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Company-issued laptop

401k program

Job summary

GREEN APPLE LLC is looking for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist based in Laredo, Texas, to provide home-based pediatric therapy services. The ideal candidate will perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with caregivers and other healthcare providers.

Applicants must hold a current Texas Occupational Therapy license and be prepared for a role requiring reliability and flexibility. The position offers various perks, including paid time off and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• A current/active license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Texas.
• An innovative spirit complemented by a demonstrated history of reliability.
• Flexibility to shift resources and priorities as necessary, based on the needs of the business.
• Ability to use common workplace technology (laptop computer, phone, email, web browser).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive Occupational Therapy evaluations to determine patients’ needs.
• Develop and implement relevant treatment plans aligned with physicians’ orders.
• Collaborate and coordinate care between various providers.
• Meet deadlines for patient chart updates and other paperwork.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical judgment

Communication

Time management

Education

Current active license to practice Occupational Therapy in Texas

Tools

Laptop

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Laredo - Laredo, TX

THERAPY 2000, a home-based provider of pediatric Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy services, has an exciting opportunity for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to serve families in <>. This <> position is based in our <> division.

What you’ll do:

• Perform comprehensive Occupational Therapy evaluations, using standardized tests to determine patients’ needs for therapy.
• Use your clinical judgment to develop and implement relevant treatment plans aligned with physicians’ orders.
• Develop home exercise programs in partnership with patients’ caregivers.
• Act as a vital member of your patients’ medical neighborhoods, collaborating and coordinating care between various providers and disciplines.
• Complete a minimum number of patient visits on a weekly basis as required by the agency.
• Meet deadlines for completion of patient chart updates, progress summaries, call logs, and all other paperwork as needed.
• Meet with agency personnel as necessary to maintain understanding of expectations and standards related to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Perform all duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines and federal, state and local laws applicable to home-health pediatric occupational therapy.

Qualifications

• A current/active license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Texas.
• An innovative spirit complemented by a demonstrated history of reliability.
• Flexibility to shift resources and priorities as necessary, based on the needs of the business.
• Ability to use common workplace technology (laptop computer, phone, email, web browser).

Bonus points for:

• 3+ years as a pediatric Occupational Therapist
• Experience in a home-health setting.
• Experience or certifications in feeding therapy or other clinical specialties (high-risk infant, etc.)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Perks:

• Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for full-time and part-time employees.
• Access to innovative, relevant continuing education opportunities delivered in person and on-demand.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits.
• Company-issued laptop computer.
• Company-sponsored 401k program.