Occupational Therapist

Shriners Hospitals for Children; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Hospitals for Children seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive pediatric OT services, supporting development and functional independence. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, family involvement, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment planning, ADL assessments, and precise documentation per JCAHO standards to ensure optimal patient outcomes across pediatric settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Graduate of an accredited OT program
• Minimum of one year of experience as an OT, preferably pediatrics
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within three months of hire

Responsibilities

• Fulfills job requirements; performs evaluations and re-evaluations for pediatric patients
• Documents compliant with JCAHO and department standards with clear goals
• Implements comprehensive, individualized OT treatment plans in collaboration with patient/family and team
• Performs ADL assessments and maintains accurate inpatient and outpatient records

Skills

CPR certification

Pediatric OT

Documentation

ADL assessments

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Accredited OT program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Company Overview

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 Description

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.