Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and implement treatment plans for pediatric patients in a home-based setting. Collaborate with caregivers and medical providers to coordinate care and maintain detailed patient documentation.
Requirements summary
Must hold a current and active license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Texas. Experience in pediatric home-health, feeding therapy, or bilingual skills in English/Spanish is preferred.
professional certificateTreatment PlanningPatient ChartingCross-cultural CommunicationClinical JudgmentPatient Care CoordinationPediatric CareHome Exercise ProgramsFeeding TherapyStandardized TestingOccupational Therapy Evaluation
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Austin - Austin, TXTHERAPY 2000, a home-based provider of pediatric Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy services, has an exciting opportunity for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to serve families in South Austin, Texas and surrounding areas (Buda/Kyle). This PRN, Part-Time or Full-Time position is based in our Austin division. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of patients, including those who are bilingual. While this adds a layer of complexity, it also enriches your experience and allows you to develop valuable skills in cross-cultural communication. We offer resources and support to help you navigate these interactions effectively. If you're eager to embrace this aspect of the role, you'll find it to be a rewarding and growth-oriented experience.
What you’ll do:
Perform comprehensive Occupational Therapy evaluations, using standardized tests to determine patients’ needs for therapy.
Use your clinical judgment to develop and implement relevant treatment plans aligned with physicians’ orders.
Develop home exercise programs in partnership with patients’ caregivers.
Act as a vital member of your patients’ medical neighborhoods, collaborating and coordinating care between various providers and disciplines.
Complete a minimum number of patient visits on a weekly basis as required by the agency.
Meet deadlines for completion of patient chart updates, progress summaries, call logs, and all other paperwork as needed.
Meet with agency personnel as necessary to maintain understanding of expectations and standards related to delivering high-quality patient care.
Perform all duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
Adhere to all rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines and federal, state and local laws applicable to home-health pediatric occupational therapy.
QualificationsWhat you’ll need:
A current/active license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Texas.
An innovative spirit complemented by a demonstrated history of reliability.
Flexibility to shift resources and priorities as necessary, based on the needs of the business.
Ability to use common workplace technology (laptop computer, phone, email, web browser).
Bonus points for: -3+ years as a pediatric Occupational Therapist
Experience in a home-health setting.
Experience or certifications in feeding therapy or other clinical specialties (high-risk infant, etc.)
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Perks:
Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for full-time and part-time employees.
Access to innovative, relevant continuing education opportunities delivered in person and on-demand.
Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits.
