Occupational Therapist

KidsCare Home Health•New Braunfels, TX

5d•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 a home health setting, directing patients and caregivers in tasks to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. The role includes clinical treatment, family and caregiver education, coordination with office staff and other disciplines, consultation with physicians, documentation, and participation in quality improvement, professional development, mentoring, and team activities. Therapists can choose their caseload size and create their own schedule by selecting patients and treatment times. KidsCare emphasizes work-life balance, mentorship, and internal advancement.

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 to small groups.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Detail orientation and strong organizational skills.
Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping, and routine database activity.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric clinical experience.
Home health experience.

Responsibilities

Examine, evaluate, and administer remedial treatments for pediatric patients.
Provide screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family or caregiver training and counseling regarding patient status, progress, goals, home programming, and discharge planning.
Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
Communicate with pediatric patients and families regarding 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 regarding 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 the scope of service.
Maintain an adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
Participate in team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
Share knowledge and skills with colleagues.
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.