Acute Care - Occupational Therapist - PRN

Texas Children's Hospital•Houston, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for an Occupational Therapist — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll plan, evaluate, organize, and implement occupational therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner. This role requires 4 weekend shifts per month and the ability to train full-time for 12 weeks, if possible. Areas of coverage include Acute Care, ICU, PICU, TICU, ACHD, CVICU, and Pavilion - post-op.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy required
OT certification required

Nice To Haves

2 years’ pediatric and/or clinical experience preferred
Inpatient pediatric experience preferred

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 the patient information in the electronic medical record
Undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards