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We are searching for an Occupational Therapist with experience in Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) for our Pediatric Inpatient Rehab Unit, outpatient, and inpatient areas - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, the primary focus will be to complete evaluations for different AAC devices as well as environmental controls and modifications to improve patient’s function, and document patient information in Electronic Medical Record according to hospital and departmental guidelines and manage custom AAC selection, paperwork, and funding. You will collaborate closely with the therapists, PM&R physicians, and equipment vendors. In addition, you will plan, evaluate, organize and implement Occupational Therapy (OT) treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner for patients ages 0 - adulthood when the need arises.

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Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

• Degree in Occupational Therapy required
• OT License from the state of Texas required
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred
• 8 years clinical experience preferred
• Experience with AT evaluation for augmentative communication
• Experience with alternative access
• Certification in AT or commensurate (eg. ATP, CSUN certification, university certificate or degree program)
• Looking for a person who works well with a team, has a background in AT evaluation, selection and implementation

Responsibilities:

• Completes Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) evaluations
• Determines AAC needs as part of a comprehensive team assessment, which addresses all areas related to the patient’s disability and based on the patient’s strengths, tasks, and expectations
• Documents patient information in Electronic Medical Record according to hospital and departmental guidelines and manages associated paperwork
• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines
• Develops an individualized plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings according to hospital and departmental guidelines
• Knowledgeable and familiar with different AAC devices (basic and advanced devices), Assistive Technology devices, and Electronic Aids to Daily Living (EADLs) and environmental modification.
• Clinical skills to know how client’s vision impairment impact’s function
• Assist in the Assistive Technology and AAC Program development
• Responsible for managing relationships with vendors and hospital staff
• Provides clinical support to assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program
• Provides successful mentorship opportunities to less experienced staff (in area of specialty) as determined by evaluations completed by the “learner”
• Informs manager or designee of all unsafe and potentially unsafe situations, patient/personal injury, anticipated problems and unusual situations
• Actively participates in the development and gathering of Quality Improvement information
• Participates in professional growth activities such as conferences, classes, and staff meetings