Occupational Therapist PRN
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR- PRN) works to ensure the identification and accommodation of eligible children (birth to 36 months old). The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluation and/or treatment programming for infants and toddlers who live in the catchment area of the program, which includes Fort Bend and Waller Counties. The OTR treatment for enrolled children is recommended by the interdisciplinary team and may include complex treatment procedures, documenting patient progress in chart, oral motor, motor/reflex development, positioning, sensory, assistive technology devices/service and conferring regularly with their ECI Team members. The OTR supervises assigned Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) as needed, according to the Texas Occupational Therapist Act and Rules requirements. The position works under the direction of ECI Program Managers. The OT is responsible and accountable for the adherence and promotion of the compliance policy. Working hours will vary if PRN.
Requirements
- Occupational Therapist, Registered license from the Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
- Valid, Current Texas Driver License
- Knowledge of infant/child development
- Knowledge of early intervention techniques
- Knowledge of community resources
- Knowledge of assessment techniques
- Interpersonal skills for positive interaction with individuals
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate both orally & in writing
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in applying departmental policy & procedure
- Ability to use/interpret standardized testing instruments
Nice To Haves
- Previous work experience in pediatric therapy
- Bilingual and pediatrics experience
Responsibilities
- Evaluation and/or treatment programming for infants and toddlers
- Complex treatment procedures
- Documenting patient progress in chart
- Oral motor, motor/reflex development, positioning, sensory, assistive technology devices/service
- Conferring regularly with ECI Team members
- Supervising assigned Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) as needed
- Adherence to and promotion of the compliance policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
