Pediatric Occupational Therapist -- Full Time Position
DirectShifts
Texas, USA · Remote
Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2023
Roles and Responsibility:
- Provide quality service delivery through the evaluation and testing of program participants and the development of effective treatment plans for each participant
- Administer innovative treatment programs to participants and communicate treatment needs to appropriate staff, providing re-evaluation and programmatic changes as necessary
- Set up appropriate home exercise programs for participants promptly and perform home evaluations as needed
- Maintain timely and appropriate program participant documentation including a report of services
- Complete weekly schedule request to meet Occupational Therapy goals of staff/program participants and submit it to supervisor
- Serve on rehabilitation treatment team(s)
- Complete all mandatory training offered by CCS and attend training/seminars annually to update knowledge and skills
- Collaborate with physicians, staff, professionals/paraprofessionals, consultants, families, and community resources as needed to ensure the effectiveness of occupational therapy program
- Provide/Participate in in-service programs in areas of expertise for OT and all of CCS staff as requested
- Participate in the maintenance of targeted departmental budget and monitoring of equipment
- Adhere to Service Monitoring System (SMS) standards for department, accreditation and licensure standards, and ethics of confidentiality
- Direct and supervise assigned staff, including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training; decide on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions.
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Must be licensed OT/L in state and a member in good standing with TOTA
- Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly
- A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance
Benefits:
- Full compensation/benefits package after 30 hrs/week
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, holiday pay, bonus pay
- Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities