Occupational Therapist - ACHD at Texas Children's Careers

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Patient Evaluations, Individualized Care Plans, Goal Development, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Monitoring, Adaptive Equipment, Patient Education, Electronic Medical Records, Communication Skills, Clinical Support, Home Treatment Programs, Respiratory Fit Testing, Inpatient Care, Acute Care, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for an Occupational Therapist for our Adult Congenital Heart Unit — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll plan, evaluate, organize, and implement occupational therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner. Think you’ve got what it takes? Job Duties & 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, readiness to learn, ability to assimilate information, and the most desirable method of teaching Develop and instruct the patient and family for appropriate home treatment programs Document the patient information in the electronic medical record As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Skills & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy required OT certification required 2 years’ clinical experience preferred Inpatient or Acute Care experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will plan, evaluate, organize, and implement occupational therapy treatment programs for patients in the Adult Congenital Heart Unit. Responsibilities include completing patient evaluations, developing care plans, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.