Occupational Therapist-Acute Care

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a pediatric occupational therapist to provide high-quality, age-appropriate care for patients from newborn to 20 years within established practice standards. The role involves collaborating with a rehab team to ensure safe patient care and education for families.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, planning and delivering evidence-based treatments, documenting promptly, and supporting OTAs and students.

Qualifications

• Pediatric theory and practice knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
• Develops a plan of care and implements evidence-based treatments.
• Completes documentation meeting department standards for content and timeliness.
• Educates patients and caregivers tailored to learning needs.
• Provides clinical oversight to OTAs, rehab aides, and students as assigned.
• Demonstrates age-specific competencies across pediatric to adult ranges.
• Maintains accreditation readiness and participates in program quality efforts.
• Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care as needed.

Skills

Pediatric theory

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

OT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Friday, Monday, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

4:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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.

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

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric or related occupational therapy

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 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.

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