Pediatric Occupational Therapist | Manor/Elgin, Texas | PRN
Summary
PRN Pediatric Occupational Therapist providing home-based therapy services to children in Manor/Elgin, TX (Austin area). Conducts evaluations, creates treatment plans, develops home exercise programs, and coordinates care with other providers. Requires TX OT license and clinical experience.
THERAPY 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 Manor/Elgin and surrounding areas. This PRN 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.