Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

We are searching for a Occupational Therapist with experience in hand therapy — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll plan, evaluate, organize, and implement occupational therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner.

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Qualifications:

• Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy required
• OT certification required
• 2 years’ pediatric and/or clinical experience preferred
• Certified Hand Therapist preferred
• Experience with brachial plexus

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
• Ensure patient authorization prior to providing therapy treatment
• Assess 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

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