Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will have the unique opportunity to help our patient through their journey from the moment the child is brought through the door through the time the child leaves to go home.  You'll get to help our kids grow into the new person that they want to be.  You will provide evaluations and therapy services, education and training to meet the needs of our patients.  The successful canddiate will get the opportunity to learn and grow in their practice by being exposed to burns, orthopaedic, acute care and outpatient settings.

• Provides a systematic patient examination and evaluation for qualified referrals.
• Designs and implements a comprehensive treatment plan, utilizing evidence based practice, for patients of diverse ages and diagnoses based upon their assessment.
• Makes appropriate discharge plans by collaborating with patients, their families, care management and community resources.
• Supports risk management and compliance through accurate, thorough documentation.

Education

MOT or DPT preferred 

Certification/Licensure

licensed in state of Texas

Skills

1 year occupational therapy experience preferred

New graduates considered

Pediatric experience preferred

Compensation is based upon years of relevant experience and department equity, but ranges from $39.92 - $59.87 per hour.