Occupational Therapist

KidsCare Home Health • DeSoto, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist-operated home health company providing therapy services to children with special needs in their homes. The Occupational Therapist evaluates, organizes, and conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy for pediatric patients in the home health setting, directing patients and caregivers in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance.

The company emphasizes therapist support, ethical care, work-life balance, flexible caseload size, and the ability to choose patients and treatment times. Its leadership promotes from within and offers mentorship and guidance. The position includes evaluating and treating pediatric patients, training and counseling families and caregivers, coordinating care, maintaining records and equipment, and contributing to company and professional initiatives.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current state-issued professional licensure.
• Valid state driver license.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to read and write simple correspondence and speak effectively in small groups.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping, and routine database activity.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric clinical experience.
• Home health experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine, evaluate, and administer remedial treatments for pediatric patients.
• Provide clinical treatment, including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family or caregiver training and counseling regarding patient status, progress, goals, home programming, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
• Communicate with pediatric patients and families about progress, problems, home programs, and other matters related to the therapeutic process.
• Refer patients and family members to appropriate professionals, agencies, services, and resources.
• Consult with physicians about patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Present at internal and external public education functions, including periodic in-service presentations.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Attend continuing education activities and expand scope of service.
• Maintain an adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
• Participate in team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
• Share knowledge and skills with colleagues.
• Participate in mentoring students and new hires.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Use initiative and independent judgment in performing job responsibilities.
• Serve as a backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
• Comply with company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Professional development funds
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible caseload size
• Ability to choose patients and treatment times
• Mentorship and guidance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time