Pediatric Occupational Therapist Pool

BayCare Health System; St. Josephs Cove; On-site; CAD 95,903 - 109,604; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to work with infants to teens in St. Joseph's Children’s Hospital. The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing therapeutic interventions to improve children's participation in daily activities. Candidates require a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and BLS certification, with 1 year of preferred experience. The position is full-time, with varying shifts and no remote work. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to children's health.

Qualifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Preferred 1 year of experience in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Work with pediatric populations to develop daily living skills.
• Conduct evaluations to assess child's strengths and challenges.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and set functional goals.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve participation in daily activities.
• Educate and support families for optimal skill development.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for coordinated care.
• Maintain thorough documentation of assessments and treatment.
• Stay updated on research in pediatric occupational therapy.

Job description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long‑term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward‑thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Working with the pediatric population, infant through teen (majority infant though school aged) to help develop the skills needed for daily living and participation in activities.
• Assessment: Conducting evaluations to assess a child's strengths and challenges in areas such as fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing, visual perceptual skills, self‑care skills, and play skills.
• Treatment Planning: Developing individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and collaborating with the child, their family, and other healthcare professionals to set functional goals and interventions.
• Intervention: Providing therapeutic interventions to improve a child's ability to participate in activities at home, school, and in the community. This may involve activities to improve hand‑eye coordination, sensory processing, motor planning, self‑regulation, social skills, and independence in self‑care tasks.
• Family Education and Support: Educating and supporting families to help them understand their child's needs and how to facilitate skill development at home. This may include teaching caregiver's strategies for adapting activities and environments to promote optimal functioning.
• Collaboration: Collaborating with other members of the healthcare team, such as physicians, speech therapists, physical therapists, educators, and psychologists, to ensure coordinated care and a holistic approach to addressing the child's needs.
• Documentation: Maintaining thorough documentation of assessments, treatment sessions, progress reports, and communication with other professionals involved in the child's care.
• Continuing Education: Staying updated on the latest research, techniques, and best practices in pediatric occupational therapy through continuing education and professional development activities.

Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• OT (Occupational Therapy)
• Or OT (Occupational Therapy) Eligible to obtain
• Required Bachelor's Occupational Therapy
• Preferred 1 year Occupational Therapy

Facility

BayCare Health System, Rehab Pedi‑SJCH

Location: St Joseph's Children's Hospital - Tampa, FL

Status: Pool, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 8:00a to 4:00p, varies/Days

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely?: Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled