Houston Area Pediatric Specialists

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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Einstein's Brain and Neuroscience


Astrocytes are important to you know...see the really interesting picture of Einstein getting an EEG

Einstein's Brain Unlocks Some Mysteries Of The Mind


In the 55 years since Albert Einstein's death, many scientists have tried to figure out what made him so smart.

But no one tried harder than a pathologist named Thomas Harvey, who lost his job and his reputation in a quest to unlock the secrets of Einstein's genius. Harvey never found the answer. But through an unlikely sequence of events, his search helped transform our understanding of how the brain works.

Job advertisment for Pediatric OT Specialist

posting this for a related referring group....JR

Job Title: Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Group

Job Type:Part-Time

Location: Houston, TX

Hours: Some flexibility

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Post Date: 6/2/2010

Job Description: Provide Occupational Therapy evaluations and counselling in a pediatric group practice to patients who have impairments, developmental disabilities, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes.

Actively collaborates with the health care team to perform evaluations including evaluations of infant development, assisting with evaluation of spasticity management. Facilitates referrals to local agencies and therapists for ongoing treatment.
Basic Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2-3 years related experience. NICU experience preferred.

License Required: Current TX license.

Liability Insurance - negotiable

This is a part-time position in a new position; days and shift based on needs of department.

Background screens will be performed and must be approved prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information.

Please send resumes and cover letters to academytherapeutics@gmail.com