Occupational Therapist

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

So much more!

Job summary

Shriners Children's Hospital in Lexington, KY seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive pediatric OT services, fostering development and functional independence in young patients.

You will perform evaluations and re-evaluations, implement individualized treatment plans, address ADL needs, and document progress in accordance with professional standards, working closely with families and a multidisciplinary team for optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Minimum of one year of experience in pediatric or rehabilitation OT.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills job requirements.
• Performs pediatric OT evaluations and re-evaluations based on child development.
• Documents patient notes per standards and policy.
• Implements comprehensive, individualized OT treatment plans and goals.
• Addresses ADL needs and collaborates with families and team.

Skills

Pediatric OT

ADL assessments

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Accredited OT program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

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.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• tuition assistance
• retirement matching
• so much more!

We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.