Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Float

About the role

Texas Children’s is seeking an Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Float to join our team. This role requires excellent skills in a fast-paced environment.

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
• Absess 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy required
• OT certification required
• 2 years’ clinical experience preferred
• Acute care experience preferred

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

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.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role may vary depending on the unit and department needs.

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education, and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. Learn more about our mission and values at texaschildrens.org/about.