Pediatric Occupational Therapist; OT – Home Health

Overview

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health

Location:

Brownsville/Harlingen, TX

Employment type:

Part-time

• Participate in the development and periodic revision of the plan of care
• Schedule, plan activities and provide rehabilitative services for occupational therapy
• Maintain adequate records on all patients, including summary reports. Follow agency documentation timelines as published in Employee Handbook.
• Utilize community resources and Agency personnel for proper referral
• Select and administer diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials. Submit diagnostic assessments within agency timelines as published in Employee handbook.
• Instruct and counsel other health team personnel and family members in methods of assisting patient in improving, correcting, and accepting his/her disabilities
• Supervise the COTA as follows:
  Follow guidelines for supervision as outlined by the Executive Council for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners
• Attend monthly case conferences meetings and additional meetings as requested
• Participate in staff development activities and in-service education as requested
• Confirm schedule at least one week prior to upcoming visits and adjust schedule as changes occur
• Communicate and correspond with office staff in a timely manner
• Notify Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings, which will all affect agreed services with the Agency
• Participate with staff, patient, and physician in discharge planning activities and complete the occupational therapy discharge summary within the designated framework of the Agency policies

• Licensed and in good standing with the ECPTOTE as a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) in the state of Texas
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervised clinical experience preferred (new graduates are encouraged to apply)

Circle of Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary: up to $125 per hour