Occupational Therapist-Inpatient, Pool

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The Inpatient Staff Occupational therapist will have the education, knowledge and skill to provide in-patient services, focusing on functional skills to enhance development, restore function and to prevent disability from pediatric conditions, illness and injury in an acute medical setting. 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 as well as evaluation for and fabrication of splints. The OT will provide therapy services for chronically ill patients admitted to hospital for lengthy stays, as well. The position shall include patient and caregiver education and consultation to other medical professionals, clinics and agencies, both within Cook Childrens Health Care System and within the community. Documentation and correspondence pertaining to these services shall follow department and system policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in OT
• Pediatric and/or Developmental experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• State license for occupational therapy or eligible for licensure.

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.