Occupational Hand Therapist

Children's Hospital Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado seeks an Occupational Therapist II to provide evaluation, treatment, follow up and documentation for inpatients and outpatients. The role supports pediatric hand therapy, collaborates with families and other caregivers, and may mentor interns and therapy aides.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy, two years of experience, and current BLS/CPR plus Colorado OT license. The position is full time with regular weekday hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field.
• Two years of professional experience as an occupational therapist; hand/upper extremity experience required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR certification.
• Colorado State Registration for Occupational Therapy; MSO credentialing within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with family, physicians, schools and other providers for ongoing child care.
• Completes written documentation per department standards.
• Evaluates children birth to 21 years old across inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Contributes to departmental budget targets and professional development.
• Provides consultation and education to families.
• Treats birth to 21 year olds with various diagnoses in specialized pediatric programs.

Skills

Two years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR

Job description

Job Overview

The Occupational Therapist II provide occupational therapy services including evaluation, treatment, follow up and documentation using general competencies for inpatients and/or outpatients referred to the OT department. Provides guidance for occupational therapy intern students and therapy aides/assistants with specific patients or tasks. Provides continuous consultation and education to families. The Occupational Therapist II successfully fulfills the requirements of a specified area or completes and maintains the Career Advancement Program (CAP), demonstrating both excellence in job performance and on-going contributions in service, education and research, and professional development and leadership.

Job Overview

The Occupational Therapist II provide occupational therapy services including evaluation, treatment, follow up and documentation using general competencies for inpatients and/or outpatients referred to the OT department. Provides guidance for occupational therapy intern students and therapy aides/assistants with specific patients or tasks. Provides continuous consultation and education to families. The Occupational Therapist II successfully fulfills the requirements of a specified area or completes and maintains the Career Advancement Program (CAP), demonstrating both excellence in job performance and on-going contributions in service, education and research, and professional development and leadership. Position on the pediatric hand therapy team, treating hand and upper extremity conditions. CHT is preferred but not required. Experience in hand and upper extremity conditions/injuries required. Additional Information Department Name: Telstar OT. Job Status: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits. Shift: Monday - Friday: 5x8 hour shifts. No weekends or holidays required.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION –Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or related field of study.
• EXPERIENCE – Two years of professional experience as an occupational therapist. Experience in hand and upper extremity conditions/injuries required.
• CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR
• LICENSURE - Colorado State Registration for Occupational Therapy - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy; Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment

Essential Functions

• An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.
• Collaboration: Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools and other providers to ensure continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services.
• Documentation: Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for format, location and time frames.
• Evaluation/Re-evaluations: Independently evaluates children from birth to 21 years of age, with a variety of diagnosis, in specialized programs, on inpatient and/or outpatient units. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
• Financial Responsibility: Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
• Leadership and/or Professionalism- Demonstrates professional behaviors; adheres to hospital and departmental policies and promotes personal and departmental development through participation in development activities to improve the patient experience and quality goals of the department and hospital.
• Provides consultation and education to families.
• Treatment: Treat children ages birth to 21 years of age, with a variety of diagnoses, and in specialized programs on inpatient and outpatient units. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services. Seeks out appropriate mentoring/training and consults with relative Program Coordinator and/or assigned mentor for complex patient diagnoses.

Salary Information

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $93,627.60 - $140,441.40 based on applicant's relevant experience.

Benefits Information

Benefits Information Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date.

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