Pediatric OT (PRN) - Weekend Shifts

Jobtome; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a PRN role. The position involves planning and delivering developmentally appropriate occupational therapy treatment programs, completing patient evaluations, and creating individualized care plans within a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and OT certification, with a preference for candidates who have pediatric and/or clinical experience, including inpatient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy is required.
• OT certification is required.
• 2 years' pediatric and/or clinical experience preferred.
• Inpatient pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines.
• Develop an individualized plan of care based on evaluation findings.
• Develop measurable long-term and short-term goals.
• Manage the schedule effectively to maintain productivity expectations.
• Participate in ongoing communication and collaboration with other members of the patient's interdisciplinary care team.
• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention.
• Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and/or termination of treatment when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the clinic/program team to assess the need for clinical support.
• Ensure patient authorization prior to providing therapy treatment.
• Assess patient and family needs regarding their level of understanding and readiness to learn.
• Develop and instruct home treatment programs.
• Document patient information in the electronic medical record.

Skills

OT certification

Pediatric experience

Clinical experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a PRN role. The position involves planning and delivering developmentally appropriate occupational therapy treatment programs, completing patient evaluations, and creating individualized care plans within a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and OT certification, with a preference for candidates who have pediatric and/or clinical experience, including inpatient