Occupational Therapist 2-CIRU

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality pediatric care for patients from newborns through young adults within established standards. You will collaborate with the rehabilitation team to support safe patient care in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires a GA OT license, 2 years of pediatric experience, and the ability to supervise OT Level I staff and students. Travel to clinical locations may be required for program support.

Qualifications

• Pediatric OT with GA licensure required.
• 2 years of pediatric experience required.
• OT degree from an accredited school.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and meets established standards.
• Develops plan of care and implements effective treatments.
• Completes documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
• Involves patients' caregivers with education and documentation.
• Provides clinical oversight to OT Level I, Assistants, and students as assigned.
• Demonstrates competencies across age-specific guidelines (neonate to adult as applicable).
• Maintains accreditation readiness and participates in quality initiatives.
• Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care as needed.
• Serves as a mentor to staff and learners.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Clinical supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

OT degree (BS/MS/Doctorate)

Tools

BLS Certification

PAMS Certification (All Modalities)

Job description

Work Shift

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

Job Description

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Location

Primary Location Address 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Company Overview

Job Family Rehab Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country.

Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Have questions about the recruitment process? Check out What to Expect. https://careers.choa.org/lp/What%20to%20Expect/2895392d3ba166e6/?locale=en_US