Occupational Therapist - Arlington

Company: Talking Tadpoles LLC
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Description:This Occupational Therapist position works under the supervision of the Location 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
• Other duties as assignedRequirements: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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