Occupational Therapist - Grand Prairie

Company: Talking Tadpoles LLC
Location: Arlington
Posted on: March 16, 2023

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
This Occupational Therapist performs patient care and related activities in accordance with best practice/evidence-based practice guidelines
This Occupational Therapist completes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines
This Occupational Therapist develops an individualized plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings according to clinical and operational guidelines
This Occupational Therapist performs patient care and related activities within the scope of their training and responsibilities, demonstrating basic clinical competencies
This Occupational Therapist communicates effectively with patient/family/therapists/physicians and other health care professionals to promote quality patient care
This Occupational Therapist provides instruction/education to patients and families/caregivers
This Occupational Therapist assesses patient and family needs regarding their level of understanding, ability to assimilate information and the most desirable method of teaching
This Occupational Therapist provides accurate and thorough information consistently to patients and families concerning their participation in the patient's continuity of care
This Occupational Therapist documents information in patient medical record
This Occupational Therapist documents patient information in Electronic Medical Record according to office policies and clinic guidelines
This Occupational Therapist participates in staff development
This Occupational Therapist plans, coordinates and presents post-workshop training to department staff per department guidelines
This Occupational Therapist performs other essential functions as needed
This Occupational Therapist works with staff and health care professionals to promote teamwork through volunteering regularly to help others when time allows
This Occupational Therapist attends health, safety and training in-services and other obligatory activities
This Occupational Therapist maintains a current awareness and participates in office quality activities
This Occupational Therapist provides COTA Supervision as required by the practice.
Other duties as assigned

Requirements: Qualifications
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
Current Texas state license to practice occupational therapy
This Occupational Therapist has two years pediatric clinical experience preferred, although a strong new grad will be considered.
This Occupational Therapist has knowledge and understanding of rehabilitative care of patients with acute and chronic conditions, and knowledge of development from the ages of neonate to adulthood
This Occupational Therapist has knowledge of sensory processing and sensory integration disorders, its impact on activities of daily living, and rehabilitation.
This Occupational Therapist must be articulate, courteous, and supportive in dealing with clinical and administrative colleagues, patients and parents with ability to honor confidentiality
This Occupational Therapist must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
This Occupational Therapist must be able to utilize basic office equipment such as fax, copier and PC

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