Occupational Therapist 2-CIRU

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a pediatric occupational therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will evaluate patients from newborn to 20 years, develop and implement evidence-based plans, and ensure safe, high-quality care in a collaborative environment.

Requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and a Georgia OT license, with BLS certification expected. The role involves mentoring staff and may include travel to clinical locations to support patient care and program goals.

Qualifications

• 2 years of pediatric occupational therapy experience.
• Meets requirements of Occupational Therapy Clinical Ladder Level II.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
• Develops care plans and implements treatments based on evidence-based practice.
• Completes documentation according to departmental standards.
• Involves caregivers with tailored education.
• Provides clinical oversight to OT Level I, COTA, Rehab Aides, and students.
• Demonstrates age-specific competencies across NICU to adolescent stages as applicable.
• Maintains accreditation readiness and travels to clinical locations as needed.
• Serves as resource and mentor to staff with orientation and guidance.

Skills

Pediatric theory

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

7:00 AM

Shift End Time

3:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

Provides the highest quality age-appropriate care for patients newborn to 20 years of age within the scope of practice and established standards for occupational therapy. Functions effectively as a member of the rehabilitation team. Supports the mission of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in pediatric/age appropriate occupational therapy
• Meets requirements of Occupational Therapy Clinical Ladder Level II

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in occupational therapy with a wide range of pediatric populations
• Experience in supervision

Education

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school

Certification Summary

• Georgia occupational therapy license
• For roles in Rehab Robotics (cost center 12639), a Georgia Occupational Therapy license with Physical Agent Modalities (PAMS) certification is required. License must indicate subtype \"All Modalities\".
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication of information
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
• Develops appropriate plan of care and implements effective treatment interventions founded in evidence-based practice so that functional outcomes are achieved.
• Completes documentation, meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Involves the patient's caregivers in their care, offering effective education and documentation tailored to the learning needs of both the patient and their caregivers.
• Provides clinical oversight to Occupational Therapist Level I, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation Aides, and students as assigned.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N=Neonate (less than 30 days), I=Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-18 years), AD = Adult (greater than 18 years as applicable), and ALL = all ages.
• Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of accreditation readiness.
• Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care based on patient census, program development, and/or contract obligations with physician practices.
• Serves as resource and mentor to other staff, providing orientation, in-services, and clinical guidance as requested.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Rehab