Occupational Therapist

KidsCare Home Health•Tyler, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist-owned and operated home health company providing therapy services to children with special needs in their homes. The Occupational Therapist evaluates, organizes, and conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy for pediatric patients in the home health setting, directing patients and caregivers in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. KidsCare emphasizes a therapist-centered culture, work-life balance, mentorship, and internal promotion. Therapists can choose their caseload size and create their schedules by choosing patients and treatment times. The role includes clinical care, coordination with families and other disciplines, recordkeeping, participation in quality improvement and education activities, and mentoring students and new hires.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current state-issued professional licensure.
Valid state driver license.
CPR certification.
Ability to read and write simple correspondence and speak effectively in small groups.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, recordkeeping, and routine database activity.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity, including strenuous activities of a therapy nature.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
Close-vision ability.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric clinical experience.
Home health experience.

Responsibilities

Examine and evaluate pediatric patients and administer remedial treatments.
Provide clinical services, including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family or caregiver training and counseling about patient status, progress, goals, home programming, and discharge planning.
Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
Communicate with pediatric patients and families about progress, problems, home programs, and other matters related to the therapeutic process.
Refer patients and family members to appropriate professionals, agencies, services, and resources.
Consult with physicians about patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
Maintain supplies and equipment.
Present at internal and external public education functions, including periodic in-service presentations.
Participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Attend continuing education activities and expand scope of service.
Maintain an adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
Participate in team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals and share knowledge and skills with others.
Participate in mentoring students and new hires.
Participate in professional organizations and activities.
Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing job responsibilities.
Serve as a backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
Comply with company policies, practices, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.