Pediatric Occupational Therapist - *Short term coverage* Mission Bend/Meadow's Place

Therapy 2000; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric therapy services is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapist or Assistant for their South Houston division. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on young lives through comprehensive evaluations and tailored treatment plans. You will collaborate with families and medical professionals to ensure high-quality care while enjoying perks like paid time off, medical insurance, and continuing education opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about pediatric therapy and looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Mileage Reimbursement

Company-Issued Laptop

401k Program

Qualifications

• Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in Texas.
• 3+ years as a pediatric Occupational Therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive Occupational Therapy evaluations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans aligned with physicians’ orders.
• Collaborate with various providers for patient care.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical Judgment

Patient Care Coordination

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Current/Active License in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Laptop Computer

Email

Web Browser

Job description

THERAPY 2000, a home-based provider of pediatric Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy services, has an exciting opportunity for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapist Assistant to serve families in the Mission Bend/Meadow's Place area of Houston, TX. This position is based in our South Houston division and includes coverage for 12 weeks anticipated to start July 2025.

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.

What you’ll need:

-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.

-Option for Salary Stipend determined by hiring manager.
-Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits.
-Company-issued laptop computer.
-Company-sponsored 401k program.