What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Occupational Therapist - PRN position at Texas Children's Health System?
Job Description
We are searching for an Occupational Therapist — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll plan, evaluate, organize, and implement occupational therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
4 weekend shifts per month
Need someone that can train 12 weeks full time, if possible
Areas of coverage:
Acute Care ICU PICU TICU ACHD CVICU Pavilion - post-op
Job Duties & 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
- Participate in ongoing communication and collaboration 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 regarding their level of understanding, readiness to learn, ability to assimilate information, and the most desirable method of teaching
- Develop and instruct the patient and family for appropriate home treatment programs
- Document the patient information in the electronic medical record
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Skills & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy required
- OT certification required
- 2 years’ pediatric and/or clinical experience preferred
- Inpatient pediatric experience preferred
Job Info
Job Identification: 416726
Job Category: Therapist
Posting Date: 2025-04-04T12:04:44 00:00
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule: Part time
Job Shift: Day
Locations: 6621 FANNIN ST HOUSTON TX 77030 US
