Occupational Therapist - Frisco at Pediatrics Plus

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="ignore-global-css">Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic individual looking to positively impact the life of children with special needs?</span></span></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong class="ignore-global-css">At Pediatrics Plus, you can do just that!<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></strong>We are currently seeking Occupational Therapists to join our team of highly qualified professionals that share our vision of Empowering Children to Conquer their World!</span></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Pediatrics Plus is a highly collaborative pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy (ABA, OT, PT, and Speech) and developmental preschool services, state of the art facilities, specialized equipment, family support and education, and community investment.</span></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Here are some other reasons you’ll love working at Pediatrics Plus:</span></strong></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Flexible Scheduling</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Competitive Compensation</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Paid Time Off, Benefits, and 401K</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Training &amp; Development</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Personal Growth &amp; Leadership Opportunities</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Supportive &amp; interdisciplinary work environment</span></li> </ul> <p class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">What you will do:</span></strong></span></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Evaluate&nbsp;children using appropriate testing protocols, tools, etc. to follow funding guidelines for each particular child</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Complete&nbsp;audit form to be turned in with each evaluation</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Create&nbsp;appropriate goals/objectives to be turned in with each evaluation</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Schedule&nbsp;children onto caseload by contacting the parent/guardian</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Provide&nbsp;therapy services to children based on the recommended number of units from evaluations and prescriptions</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Provide&nbsp;therapy services in a variety of settings including home, daycare, schools, outpatient clinic, community, etc.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Provide&nbsp;documentation of all therapy services by locking and electronically signing weekly progress notes</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Update&nbsp;and turn&nbsp;in efficiency reports weekly</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Update&nbsp;schedule on the server</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Enter&nbsp;scheduled evaluations on the server</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Provide&nbsp;administration with updated credentials as needed</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ensure&nbsp;that non-treatment time is reported to and approved by administration per policy. Enters all non-treatment time into deTASO</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Complete&nbsp;additional paperwork requirements in an accurate and timely manner as notified by administration. These requirements include, but are not limited to:</span> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Annual re-evaluations</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Six-month progress notes</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Discharge Summaries</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Early Intervention paperwork (if needed)&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> </li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Be available to provide occupational therapy services and other related duties (meetings, conferences, etc.) during the days and hours stipulated in the employment agreement</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Be available to children and families to ensure continuity of care and proper management of treatment</span></li> </ul> <p class="ignore-global-css"><em>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</em></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">What you have:</span></span></span></strong></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Must be able to work with children from birth to age 21 and their families</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Basic computer skills which include a working knowledge of database, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment</span></li> </ul> <p class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Minimum Requirements:</span></strong></span></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license as approved by the Texas licensing board</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Current NBCOT certification</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Pediatric Experience (preferred)</span></li> </ul> <p class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Physical Demands:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to maintain regular and punctual attendance. The employee is required to complete tasks in a timely manner.</span></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em class="ignore-global-css">We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</em></span></p>