Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist – Family‑Centric Care

Jobtome; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Specialty Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan, evaluate, organize, and implement pediatric occupational therapy treatment programs in a developmentally appropriate manner. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and adherence to hospital guidelines.

You will evaluate patients, develop care plans, and monitor progress while ensuring family education and home program development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations and reassessments per hospital and department guidelines.
• Develop 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 understanding, readiness to learn, ability to assimilate information, and best teaching method.
• Develop and instruct the patient and family for home treatment programs.
• Document the patient information in the electronic medical record.
• Respiratory fit testing will be required in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

OT certification

Job description

Texas Children's Specialty Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan, evaluate, organize, and implement pediatric occupational therapy treatment programs in a developmentally appropriate manner. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and adherence to hospital guidelines.

You will evaluate patients, develop care plans, and monitor progress while ensuring family education and home program development.