Acute Care - Occupational Therapist - PRN
Texas Children's Hospital · Houston, TX
- On site
- Part-time
- $75,000 / year
- Houston, TX
Job highlights
- Provide acute care occupational therapy services.
- Develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Requires 4 weekend shifts per month.
- Requires 2 years of pediatric experience.
About the role
Occupational Therapist - Acute Care PRN
We are searching for an Occupational Therapist — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll plan, evaluate, organize, and implement occupational therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
- 4 weekend shifts per month
- Need someone that can train 12 weeks full time, if possible
Areas of Coverage:
- Acute Care
- ICU
- PICU
- TICU
- ACHD
- CVICU
- Pavilion - post-op
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Complete patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines
- Develop an individualized plan of care based on evaluation findings
- Develop measurable long-term and short-term goals
- Manage the schedule effectively to maintain productivity expectations
- Participate in ongoing communication and collaboration with other members of the patient’s interdisciplinary care team
- Monitor patient response to treatment intervention
- Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and/or termination of treatment when appropriate
- Collaborate with the clinic/program team to assess the need for clinical support
- Ensure patient authorization prior to providing therapy treatment
- Assess patient and family needs regarding their level of understanding, readiness to learn, ability to assimilate information, and the most desirable method of teaching
- Develop and instruct the patient and family for appropriate home treatment programs
- Document the patient information in the electronic medical record
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Skills & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy required
- OT certification required
- 2 years’ pediatric and/or clinical experience preferred
- Inpatient pediatric experience preferred
About Us
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
Key skills/competency
- Occupational Therapy
- Acute Care
- Pediatrics
- Patient Evaluation
- Treatment Planning
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Home Treatment Programs
- Adaptive Equipment
- OT Certification
Skills & topics
- Occupational Therapist
- Acute Care
- Pediatrics
- Therapy
- Healthcare
- OT
- PRN
- Texas Children's Hospital
- ICU
- PICU
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, OT certification, and any relevant pediatric or inpatient experience. Emphasize skills in acute care and patient evaluation to align with the Occupational Therapist role at Texas Children's Hospital.
- Showcase experience: Quantify your achievements in patient care, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Provide specific examples of managing patient schedules and recommending adaptive equipment.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your approach to fast-paced environments and your experience training new therapists. Demonstrate your understanding of age-appropriate treatment programs and documentation in EMR systems.
- Understand the culture: Research Texas Children's Hospital's commitment to patient care, education, and research. Align your answers with their values of excellence and innovation in pediatric healthcare.
- Apply strategically: Follow the application instructions carefully and highlight your availability for the required weekend shifts and full-time training period.
Technical preparation
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Frequently asked questions
- What specific areas of acute care will an Occupational Therapist work in at Texas Children's Hospital?
- As an Occupational Therapist in Acute Care PRN at Texas Children's Hospital, you will have the opportunity to cover various critical areas including the general Acute Care unit, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU), Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) unit, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), and post-operative care in the Pavilion.
- What are the specific time commitments for this PRN Occupational Therapist role?
- This PRN Occupational Therapist position requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Additionally, candidates should be available for a full-time training period of 12 weeks, if possible, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the role and hospital systems.
- What qualifications are essential for the Occupational Therapist position at Texas Children's Hospital?
- To be considered for the Occupational Therapist role, you must possess a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and hold a current OT certification. While not strictly required, 2 years of pediatric and/or clinical experience, with a preference for inpatient pediatric experience, is highly beneficial.
- How does Texas Children's Hospital approach patient and family education for home treatment programs?
- Texas Children's Hospital emphasizes a thorough assessment of patient and family needs regarding their understanding, readiness to learn, and preferred learning methods. The Occupational Therapist will develop and instruct patients and families on appropriate home treatment programs to ensure continuity of care beyond the hospital setting.
- What is Texas Children's Hospital's stance on diversity and inclusion for job applicants?
- Texas Children's Hospital is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered and evaluated without regard to factors such as disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status, ensuring a fair process for all.
- What is the expected training period for a new Occupational Therapist at Texas Children's Hospital?
- New Occupational Therapists at Texas Children's Hospital are expected to undergo a training period of 12 weeks. Ideally, candidates should be available to commit to this training on a full-time basis to ensure a smooth transition into the role.