Children's Health·Allen, Texas
Provide direct occupational therapy evaluations and treatments, including setting individualized goals and implementing therapeutic interventions. Collaborate with the healthcare team, patients, and families to ensure effective care coordination and discharge planning.
Children's Health Specialty Centers for outpatient therapy offer a comprehensive range of pediatric therapy services aimed at supporting children's physical, developmental, and emotional needs. Our services include care coordination, developmental screenings, occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), speech/language therapy, parent education and support, and specialized treatment programs. We provide tailored services such as transitional skills evaluations for children ages 11-17, focusing on developing independence in self-care, work skills, and functional abilities. In addition, we offer specialized assessments, including augmentative communication evaluations and feeding therapy for children with neurological and behavioral disorders. Our therapy programs also address handwriting disorders, sensory integration, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation, among others. Group classes are available to enhance patients’ abilities in areas like articulation, feeding, motor skills and social needs
Description of Essential Functions of the position Provide direct Occupational Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of function, setting individualized goals and making discharge recommendations in accordance with standards of practice; provide direct OT treatments according to standards of practice, including patient and family education, progression of treatment plan and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions; report on patient progress through appropriate written documentation including evaluation forms, progress notes, education forms; and collaborate with physicians, patients, family and other members of the health care team relative to patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies with regard to effective discharge planning Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies; attend and participate in departmental meetings, in services, rounds and peer reviews; participate in program development as assigned by Team Leader; and participate in continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for continued professional competency Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description Assume other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area How You’ll Be Successful: WORK EXPERIENCE At least 2 years job-related experience preferred Pediatric outpatient experience preferred Experience floating multiple clinic sites and working any varied clinic environments preferred EDUCATION Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience required LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS License to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Texas required Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required from the American Heart Association required upon hire JOB PROFILE Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands, and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies Works independently, receives minimal guidance Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You: Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) Caregiver Leave Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
Requires a graduate or professional degree and a valid license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Texas. At least 2 years of job-related experience, preferably in pediatric outpatient settings, is required.
Market context
In Texas, outpatient OT PRN float roles are often driven by ongoing demand for pediatric and other outpatient rehabilitation coverage, especially when clinics need flexible staffing. These openings are competitive because employers usually want a Texas OT license, a graduate or professional degree, and experience in pediatric outpatient settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and highlight relevant outpatient caseload experience before applying.
