Occupational Therapist

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (PRN) to provide evaluation and treatment to neonate through adolescent patients. The role emphasizes pediatric sensory-motor integration, cognitive and psychosocial skills, and family-centered care.

The OT will work within the Rehab Resource Pool, collaborating with physicians and staff to develop and implement age-appropriate treatment plans, while maintaining documentation and contributing to quality care standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Eligible for Arizona OT license and NBCOT certification.
• Current BLS certification may be required depending on site.
• Fingerprint clearance card may be required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats pediatric patients with occupational performance issues across self-care, play, and adaptive skills.
• Develops age-appropriate treatment plans and goals with family involvement.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and participates in discharge planning.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with hospital standards.
• Supervises rehab technicians and students as assigned.

Skills

pediatrics

Education

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

Occupational Therapist Apply! Apply! Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Rehab Resource Pool

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Category: Rehab/Therapy

Posting #: 1048821

Employee Type: PRN

Position Summary

This position provides occupational therapy services to a pediatric population, neonate to adolescent, including evaluation and treatment in independent living, sensory-motor integration, cognitive and psychosocial skill.

Position Duties

• Evaluates and treats patients with occupational performance disorders/delays, demonstrating knowledge of normal development and skills necessary to provide age appropriate services in areas of self-care and play skills involving motor, sensory-integrative, cognitive, and psychosocial functions. Provides care as outlined in standards of care section of the Policies & Procedures Manual. Uses pediatric based behavior management strategies and matches diagnostic/therapeutic interventions to age and disability of children. Establishes appropriate treatment plans with age appropriate goals and target timeframes, which are discussed with family and mutually agreed upon.
• Builds and maintains rapport within the department, hospital, and community, professionally interacting with physicians, families, and hospital/community personnel. This includes preparation and participation in in-service training programs on regular basis. Supervises and directs rehab technician and/or students, providing input into their performance evaluations.
• Organizes, develops, implements, and coordinates occupational performance of patient care with other disciplines within the Hospital and resources within the community, including discharge planning via charting, letters, care conferences, and rounds. This includes patient/family teaching for appropriate function within the home and implementation of home program.
• Maintains appropriate documentation, in compliance with Joint Commission and CARF standards, including participation in Total Quality Management.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Required

Yes No

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

• pediatrics

Preferred

Yes No

Preferred

• ortho, neuro, developmental pediatric experience

Preferred

Yes No

Special Skills

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

• pediatric experience

Preferred

Yes No

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

• Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Required

Yes No

• Eligible for a State of Arizona Occupational Therapist license

Required

Yes No

• Current AZ DPS fingerprint clearance card prior to start date

Required

Yes No

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association prior to start date

Required

Yes No

Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position

• Fingerprint Clearance Card - Required
• AZ Occ Therapy License - Required
• Basic Life Support - Required
• National Cert Board in OCCTH - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical Requirement - Climbing - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply

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