Occupational Therapist Pool

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist will have the education, knowledge and skill to provide out-patient services, focusing on functional skills to enhance development, restore function and to prevent disability from pediatric conditions, illness and injury. Evaluation, treatment and home programming are provided for children with: musculoskeletal injuries to upper extremities, fine motor delays, visual perceptual and visual motor impairments, brain injuries and neurological impairments, sensory processing disorders and related problems, hematology and oncology disorders, and neuromuscular conditions. Also includes evaluation for assistive devices and activities of daily living. The position shall include patient and caregiver education and consultation to other professionals, clinics and agencies, both within Cook Children's Health Care System and within the community. Documentation and correspondence pertaining to these services shall follow department and system policies.

Requirements

• Doctorate, Masters or Bachelor’s degree in OT
• State license for occupational therapy or eligible for licensure
• BLS required

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of pediatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide out-patient services, focusing on functional skills to enhance development, restore function and to prevent disability from pediatric conditions, illness and injury.
• Perform evaluation, treatment, and home programming for children with various conditions including musculoskeletal injuries, fine motor delays, visual perceptual and visual motor impairments, brain injuries, neurological impairments, sensory processing disorders, hematology and oncology disorders, and neuromuscular conditions.
• Conduct evaluations for assistive devices and activities of daily living.
• Provide patient and caregiver education.
• Consult with other professionals, clinics, and agencies within Cook Children's Health Care System and the community.
• Ensure documentation and correspondence follow department and system policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level