Occupational Therapist

Job DescriptionCook Children's Health Care System is seeking a Occupational Therapist for a job in Fort Worth, Texas.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Occupational TherapistDiscipline: TherapyStart Date: ASAPDuration: Ongoing36 hours per weekShift: 12 hoursEmployment Type: StaffLocation:Medical Center - Fort WorthDepartment:NICUShift:First Shift (United States of America)Standard Weekly Hours:36Summary:The NICU Occupational Therapist evaluates and provides direct patient care for babies in the NICU with the following disorders: neurological, musculoskeletal, genetic, neuromuscular, fine motor, sensorimotor, visual motor/visual perceptual and developmental delay as well as traumatic injuries, swallowing disorders, and those at risk for developmental delay secondary to severe prematurity. This person provides consultation and programming including patient and caregiver education. This person is responsible for overseeing developmental care of all babies in the NICU, staff and family education/training, referrals and consultations to outside agencies, documentation, participation in weekly NICU rounds, facilitating and planning the Developmental Care Committee, and computer input of all charges. The Occupational Therapist will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice.Education:​Bachelor or Master's degree in Occupational TherapyPediatric and NICU experience Certification/Licensure:Current license to practice occupational therapy in the State of TexasCPR certificationCertification as necessary in certain areas in the Medical CenterAbout 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.The NICU Occupational Therapist evaluates and provides direct patient care for babies in the NICU with the following disorders: neurological, musculoskeletal, genetic, neuromuscular, fine motor, sensorimotor, visual motor/visual perceptual and developmental delay as well as traumatic injuries, swallowing disorders, and those at risk for developmental delay secondary to severe prematurity. This person provides consultation and programming including patient and caregiver education. This person is responsible for overseeing developmental care of all babies in the NICU, staff and family education/training, referrals and consultations to outside agencies, documentation, participation in weekly NICU rounds, facilitating and planning the Developmental Care Committee, and computer input of all charges. The Occupational Therapist will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice.Education:​Bachelor or Master's degree in Occupational TherapyPediatric and NICU experience Certification/Licensure:Current license to practice occupational therapy in the State of TexasCPR certificationCertification as necessary in certain areas in the Medical CenterCook Childrens Health Care System Job ID #d4f1379739c21001116a30b1f2140002. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist (Nex)About Cook Children's Health Care SystemAbout Cook Children'sWhen you work here, you grow here.Promise is a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands-especially kids. This is what drives us to blaze new trails with innovative technology, research, exceptional medical care and competitive programs that benefit children who don't otherwise have access to quality health care. Cook Children's employees come to work every day to keep that Promise, connecting the dots between caregivers, families and communities.Surpassing 105 years, with more than 10,000 employees, we are here for every child, every day. Our not-for-profit organization includes two medical centers, a large physician network, a home health company, three surgery centers, a health plan, health services and a health foundation. We are proud to be Forbes' #1 Best Large U.S. Employer in Health Care with nearly 100 clinical locations throughout Texas, where we invite you to call home.Apply now and be part of this magic.BenefitsHoliday PayContinuing Education403b retirement planPet insuranceSick payWellness and fitness programsMileage reimbursementMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLife insuranceDiscount programEmployee assistance programs