Occupational Therapist Pool
Cook Children's Health Care System
Location
Fort Worth, Texas
Quick overview
The Occupational Therapist will provide in-patient and/or out-patient services focusing on functional skills to enhance development and restore function. Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment, home programming, and patient education for children with various conditions.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy is required, along with a state license or eligibility for licensure. Pediatric experience is preferred, and BLS certification is required.
Job description
Location
- Fort
- Worth
- Rehabilitation
- Center
- Department: Rehab-South Ft.
- Worth
- Shift:
- First
- Shift (United
- States of
- America)
- Standard
- Weekly
- Hours: 4
- Summary: The Occupational Therapist will have the education, knowledge and skill to provide out-patient services, focusing on functional skills to enhance development, restore function and to prevent disability from pediatric conditions, illness and injury. Evaluation, treatment and home programming are provided for children with: musculoskeletal injuries to upper extremities, fine motor delays, visual perceptual and visual motor impairments, brain injuries and neurological impairments, sensory processing disorders and related problems, hematology and oncology disorders, and neuromuscular conditions. Also includes evaluation for assistive devices and activities of daily living. The position shall include patient and caregiver education and consultation to other professionals, clinics and agencies, both within Cook Children's Health Care System and within the community. Documentation and correspondence pertaining to these services shall follow department and system policies.
Qualifications
Doctorate, Masters or Bachelor’s degree in OT 1+ year of pediatric experience preferred State license for occupational therapy or eligible for licensure BLS required About Us: Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs. Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen. Please, create a profile and upload your resume/CV by clicking the Get Started button.