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Elgin, Texas|Therapy 2000
Pediatric Occupational Therapist | Elgin, Texas
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An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$86,401 / year median in Texas
+4% projected growth
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Pediatric Occupational Therapist | Elgin, Texas Hot Job Elgin
- Elgin, TX 78621 Apply Apply Description
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 Elgin , Texas and the surrounding areas. This 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. Qualifications What 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.
- Company-issued laptop computer.
- Company-sponsored 401k program.