Occupational Therapist, Clincial Generalist at Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Pediatric Care, Goal Setting, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Adaptive Equipment Recommendation, Patient Education, Electronic Medical Records, Clinical Documentation, Case Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for an Occupational Therapist — 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’ pediatric and/or clinical experience preferred Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus is Houston’s first community hospital designed, built and equipped exclusively for children in one of the city’s most rapidly growing communities in the area from Sugar Land to Bryan-College Station, Texas. Located at I-10 and Barker Cypress, our 515,007-square-foot hospital houses the only 24/7 pediatric emergency room in the Greater West Houston area, four operating rooms, 16-bed pediatric intensive care unit, 46 acute care beds, advanced imaging services including MRI and CT scans, a neurophysiology sleep lab, a pathology lab and a full-scale pharmacy. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate treatment programs for pediatric patients. Key duties include conducting evaluations, developing individualized plans of care, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.