OccupationalTherap ClinSpecAdv

Texas Children's Hospital • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

Texas Children’s is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in the NICU. The role involves planning, evaluating, organizing, and implementing occupational therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner in a fast-paced setting. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

The position is based at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology facility offering maternal and fetal medicine services and connected to Texas Children’s Hospital. The Pavilion houses several affiliated practices and provides access to pediatric subspecialists.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Occupational Therapist license from the State of Texas.
• Respiratory fit testing is required for successful candidates.

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.
• Communicate and collaborate 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, including understanding, readiness to learn, ability to assimilate information, and preferred teaching method.
• Develop and instruct the patient and family in 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