OccupationalTherap ClinSpecAdv

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are searching for an Occupational Therapist to work in our NICU who works well in a fast-paced setting. The Occupational Therapist plans, evaluates, organizes, and implements occupational therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Eight years of relevant clinical experience.
• Occupational Therapist license issued by the State of Texas.
• Respiratory fit testing is required for successful candidates.
• At least one of the listed credentials/certifications is required: ASBIC-NDT; ATP; BC-P (AOTA); BC-PR; CBIS; CHT; CLT-LANA; CLT-ACOLS; CNT; CWS; SC-D&CM; SC-EM; SC-FE&S; SC-LV; CCPOND-NDT; SC (Schroth Certification); TPS-ISPI; TPS-EIM; VR II; or VMP.

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 patient information in the electronic medical record.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed