Occupational Therapist (OTR)

Healthpro Heritage, LLC•Killeen, TX

6d•$45 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPRO Pediatrics is hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing ABA and multidisciplinary team in Killeen, Texas. We are hiring for both full-time and part-time positions. This is an in-center, pediatric outpatient setting with a Monday-Friday schedule and no weekends. You will work with children ages 0-21 on a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a new center in Killeen.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Current State Occupational Therapist license
Current NBCOT certificate
Current CPR certification
Efficient problem-solving skills
Exceptional communication skills and time management skills
Must keep best interest of the client and family at the forefront of all activities
Collaborative nature
Allegiance to the mission, values, and vision of the organization

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate knowledge of principles, techniques, materials and equipment in pediatric occupational therapy.
Ability to evaluate a patient’s occupational therapy needs and communicate the patient’s needs to the legal guardian and/or appropriate parties involved in the patient’s care.
Ability to communicate with a high degree of written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of CPT & ICD 10 coding procedures.
Thorough knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practices.
Demonstrate working knowledge of computer programs (EMRs)

Responsibilities

Provides skilled occupational therapy treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results of patients.
Adheres to state requirements for supervision of COTAs to provide services with the highest care standards.
Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending follow-up programs.
Agrees to complete 75% billable hours of all hours worked each week. If not consistently met, 30 days (thirty) to achieve this standard before a transition to part time status occurs.
Promptly and thoroughly documents and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding patient limitations/interventions, treatments, responses and progress to administered therapy as well as discharge summaries.
Maintains patient records confidentially.
Records treatment charges daily and completes documentation in accurate and timely manner.
Complies with the applicable State Occupational Therapy Practice Act, rules and regulations.
Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
Maintains clean work area, clean treatment rooms and requests needed supplies.
Maintains professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
Complies with all company policies and procedures.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and other professionals as it relates to collaboration of care for the patient.
Keeps regular clinic hours as approved by Manager.
Directs all patient scheduling matters through the front desk coordinator.
Attends meetings as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.