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Occupational Therapist, Clinical Specialist at Texas Children's Careers
Houston, Texas, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Patient Evaluations, Individualized Care Plans, Goal Development, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Treatment Monitoring, Adaptive Equipment Recommendation, Patient Education, Electronic Medical Records, Communication Skills, Time Management, Clinical Support Assessment, Family Instruction, Reassessment, Productivity Management, Therapy Treatment Authorization

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? Skills & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy required OT certification required 2 years’ clinical experience preferred 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. 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
Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will complete patient evaluations and develop individualized care plans based on evaluation findings. They will also monitor patient responses to treatment and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.