Occupational Therapist

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Job Summary

Shriners Hospitals for Children is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to pediatric patients, fostering their development and functional independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Fulfills job requirements. Performs evaluations and re-evaluations using knowledge and theory effective for individual child based on interview, observation, and specific tests at initial visits and presurgery, taking into account the age and developmental level of the child, and uses planning and organizational skills to be efficient and productive. Performs standardized tests and/or protocol on a consistent basis.
• Documents on each patient in accordance with JCAHO & department standards. Documentation shows: identified treatment goals that are appropriate & specific to the patient's needs & severity of his/her disease, condition, impairment or disability; treatment goals & objectives are measurable, described in functional terms & include relevant time frames for achievement; written criteria for termination of therapy services are based on the patient's reassessed needs.
• Uses professional OT skills to implement a comprehensive and individualized treatment program for a diverse patient population incorporating principles of growth and development into all aspects of care on a consistent basis. Provides direct OT services to address areas of need and accomplish goals which are established in concert with the patient/family/multidisciplinary team.
• ADL assessments are routinely completed. Records accurate inpatient and outpatient evaluation documentation/notes according to the established guidelines of the professional organization and departmental policy. Few deficiencies are found during chart reviews by manager, peers, or Quality Management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of one year of experience as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in a pediatric or rehabilitation setting.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within three months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 Years of Pediatric Orthopedics
• 1 Year of Computer Proficiency including EMR

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.