Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Medical Day Center (Lubbock)

VIVA Pediatric Healthcare; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 68,880 - 96,432; 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

VIVA Pediatric Healthcare is seeking a Part Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist in Lubbock, Texas. The role involves assessing and documenting patient needs, as well as facilitating direct therapeutic intervention. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, a current Texas State License, and at least two years of pediatric experience. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible schedule, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting required.
• Pediatric experience is required.
• Current Texas State License as an Occupational Therapist needed.
• Proof of current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessment and identify patient needs.
• Document and complete patient Plan of Care, track progress.
• Communicate effectively with families and team members.
• Evaluate patient occupational performance in various areas.
• Promote company mission and policies to ensure quality care.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Knowledge of durable medical equipment

Flexibility

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Position

Part Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) in Lubbock

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)