Pediatric Occupational Therapist

KidsCare Home Health•Brady, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

KidsCare Home Health is a therapist-owned and operated home health company providing therapy services to children with special needs in their homes. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and provides medically prescribed occupational therapy to pediatric patients in a home health setting, directing patients and caregivers in tasks to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. The role includes direct clinical care, family and caregiver education, care coordination, recordkeeping, and participation in quality, education, mentoring, and team activities. KidsCare highlights therapist support, mentorship, internal promotion, work-life balance, and flexibility to choose caseload size, patients, and treatment times.

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 to small groups.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Detail orientation and strong organizational skills.
Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, recordkeeping, and routine database activity.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to spend one-third to two-thirds of work time standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, and crawling.
Ability to use hands and fingers and to handle, feel, talk, and hear for over two-thirds of work time.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity, including strenuous therapy activities, and lift at least 25 pounds.
Close vision ability.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
Home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Examine and evaluate pediatric patients and administer remedial treatments.
Provide screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family or caregiver training and counseling on patient status, progress, goals, home programs, 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 therapy.
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 as applicable.
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 and share knowledge and skills with others.
Mentor 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.