Occupational Therapist | Forney | Part-time w/Benefits

Therapy 2000•Forney, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

THERAPY 2000 is a mission-driven provider of home-based pediatric Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy services for Texas families. The Occupational Therapist helps children grow and reach their potential by delivering care in their homes. The role includes conducting evaluations, creating and implementing treatment plans, developing home exercise programs with caregivers, coordinating with other providers, and completing required patient visits and documentation in accordance with agency standards and applicable laws. The position is part-time and includes benefits.

Requirements

Current, active license to practice Occupational Therapy in Texas.
Innovative spirit and demonstrated history of reliability.
Flexibility to shift resources and priorities according to business needs.
Ability to use common workplace technology, including a laptop computer, phone, email, and web browser.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience as a pediatric Occupational Therapist.
Experience in a home-health setting.
Experience or certifications in feeding therapy or other clinical specialties, such as high-risk infant care.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive Occupational Therapy evaluations using standardized tests to determine patients’ therapy needs.
Use clinical judgment to develop and implement relevant treatment plans aligned with physicians’ orders.
Develop home exercise programs in partnership with patients’ caregivers.
Collaborate and coordinate care with providers and disciplines in patients’ medical neighborhoods.
Complete the minimum number of patient visits required by the agency each week.
Meet deadlines for patient chart updates, progress summaries, call logs, and other required paperwork.
Meet with agency personnel as necessary to understand expectations and standards for high-quality patient care.
Perform duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
Follow applicable rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines, and federal, state, and local laws related to home-health pediatric occupational therapy.