Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Outpatient, TIRR, Katy

Memorial Hermann Health System•Glen, NY

About The Position

The Pediatric Occupational Therapist assesses patients and develops and initiates treatment plans based on evaluation results. Evaluations may include tests and measurements of physical, cognitive, perceptual, and developmental skills related to maximizing clients’ independence in occupational performance across the continuum of life. The therapist provides direct patient care and documents findings, progress, and instructions for patients and caregivers. The role may assist Level II or III occupational therapists and leadership with program development, provide training and guidance to students, interns, and other staff, and supervise assistants and rehabilitation technicians in individual patient care. The therapist performs comprehensive evaluations, interprets findings, develops written plans of care and goals, and implements and adjusts occupational therapy treatment programs. The role also communicates with patients, caregivers, professional colleagues, physicians, and insurance companies; completes medical-record and other documentation; and may serve as a clinical instructor for OT or OTA interns. The therapist contributes to professional development and department goals, promotes safe and personalized care, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university-based Occupational Therapy program.
Current or temporary license to practice Occupational Therapy from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to perform the physical activities specified for the position, including lifting and carrying, prolonged standing, frequent walking, stooping, and squatting.
Fine hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Ability to receive oral and written communication and communicate verbally and in writing.
Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment; recognize alphanumeric characters; distinguish colors; and observe physical characteristics.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for patient care and perform complete, comprehensive evaluations.
Accurately interpret evaluation findings and complete written plans of care with goals and programs based on those findings.
Implement occupational therapy treatment programs and provide basic occupational therapy treatments.
Demonstrate competency in basic occupational therapy skills.
Supervise COTAs and rehabilitation technicians in individual patient care treatments.
Periodically assess patients’ progress toward treatment goals and adjust goals, plans, or programs as indicated.
Motivate and instruct patients and caregivers using appropriate methods.
Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, professional colleagues, physicians, and insurance companies.
Present relevant professional-literature topics at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings, and meetings as delegated or requested by faculty.
Manage time effectively.
Document appropriately in the medical record and complete other documentation accurately and efficiently.
May serve as a clinical instructor for OT or OTA interns.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, standards, and budgetary specifications, including time, supply, productivity, and service-quality requirements.
Pursue professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing-education and skills-competency requirements.
Support department-based goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.