Occupational Therapist - PRN

Company: Shriners Hospitals For Children
Location: Galveston
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Galveston is the leader in the fields of acute burn injury treatment, orthopaedics and rehabilitation. These services are provided regardless of the families' ability to pay. We are seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to join our team.The per diem Occupational Therapist provides evaluation and therapy services, including direct patient care, patient /family education and transition of care, in an efficient, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive manner upon licensed independent practitioner referral.Provides comprehensive compliant and safe clinical care demonstrating the philosophy of family centered care, a commitment to the achievement of optimal patient outcomes in alignment with the standards of practice of their professional organization.Works with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized plans of care to meet the needs of the pediatric patients and their family.Job Requirements:* Implements a systematic patient examination and evaluation utilizing a comprehensive, patient and family centered approach to decision making incorporating the internal Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model and the AMA CPT Codes.* Demonstrates the knowledge and advanced skills to design and implement a comprehensive treatment plan, utilizing evidence base practice, for patients of diverse ages and diagnoses based on their assessment.* Makes appropriate discharge plans by collaborating with patients, their families, care management and community resources such as schools/outside therapy clinics, and actively participating in multidisciplinary meetings.* Supports risk management and compliance initiative through accurate, thorough documentation, which follows the state requirements, payer specific requirements, regulatory and professional standards to include correct use of AMA CPT Codes and/or HCPCS codes when applicable.* Demonstrates emerging professional leadership behaviors in practice settings, in the community and within the profession.* Models critical thinking and the use of based practice for decision making in response to patient/family needs.* Performs self-reflection of personal practice and professional work activities to direct goals for professional growth and development.REQUIREMENTS:* Bachelor Degree* TX. State OT license in good standing* BLS* 1 year OT practice (preferred)* Pediatric experience (preferred)* PCS, OCS, NCS, and CHT preferredCompany OverviewShriners Hospitals for Children is committed to providing the highest quality care to children with neuromuscularskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered and collaborative care environment.Our work environment is mission driven, high quality and provides great satisfaction to all professionals through the unique healthcare setting. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing challenging and rewarding careers.All of--our positions, including PRN positions, are benefits eligible. We offer a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

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