Occupational Therapist
Company: Talking Tadpoles LLC
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:This Occupational Therapist position works under the
supervision of the Discipline Lead, and in the absence of a lead,
the Clinical Director. The team member should be dedicated and
passionate about the therapy they provide, the families they serve,
and looking for an opportunity to grow.Responsibilities:The
Occupational Therapist performs patient care and related activities
in accordance with best practice/evidence-based practice
guidelinesThe Occupational Therapist completes patient evaluations
and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department
guidelinesThe Occupational Therapist develops an individualized
plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings according
to clinical and operational guidelinesThe Occupational Therapist
performs patient care and related activities within the scope of
their training and responsibilities, demonstrating basic clinical
competenciesThe Occupational Therapist communicates effectively
with patient/family/therapists/physicians and other health care
professionals to promote quality patient carehe Occupational
Therapist provides instruction/education to patients and
families/caregiversThe Occupational Therapist assesses patient and
family needs regarding their level of understanding, ability to
assimilate information and the most desirable method of teachingThe
Occupational Therapist provides accurate and thorough information
consistently to patients and families concerning their
participation in the patient's continuity of careThe Occupational
Therapist documents information in patient medical recordThe
Occupational Therapist documents patient information in Electronic
Medical Record according to office policies and clinic
guidelinesThe Occupational Therapist participates in staff
developmentThe Occupational Therapist plans, coordinates and
presents post-workshop training to department staff per department
guidelinesThe Occupational Therapist performs other essential
functions as neededThe Occupational Therapist works with staff and
health care professionals to promote teamwork through volunteering
regularly to help others when time allows with health, safety and
training in-services and other obligatory activitiesThe
Occupational Therapist maintains a current awareness and
participates in office quality activitiesCOTA Supervision as
required by the practice.Other duties as
assignedRequirements:Qualifications: The Occupational Therapist
will have a Master's degree in Occupational TherapyCurrent Texas
state license to practice occupational therapyTwo years pediatric
clinical experience preferred, although a strong new grad will be
considered.Knowledge and understanding of rehabilitative care of
patients with acute and chronic conditions, and knowledge of
development from the ages of neonate to adulthoodThe Occupational
Therapist has knowledge of sensory processing and sensory
integration disorders, its impact on activities of daily living,
and rehabilitation.The Occupational Therapist must be articulate,
courteous, and supportive in dealing with clinical and
administrative colleagues, patients and parents with ability to
honor confidentialityThe Occupational Therapist will demonstrate
excellent verbal and written communication skillsPI201858280
Keywords: Talking Tadpoles LLC, Arlington , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Arlington, Texas
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