Occupational Therapist East

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, seeks a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to evaluate developmental and functional status of pediatric patients, design and implement therapy plans, and educate families to promote independence.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, Ohio OT licensure, and NBCOT registration; CPR, 60 days post hire; and preference for 1 year of pediatric OT experience. Collaborative, patient-centered care environment with ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (required).
• Ohio licensure in Occupational Therapy (required).
• Registered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (required).
• CPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration (required).
• One year pediatric OT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental or functional status and develops an individualized treatment plan.
• Develops and administers therapeutic treatment to improve development, function and independence using activities and modalities.
• Fabricates or provides adaptive equipment, splints or casts and instructs on use.
• Educates patients and families on treatment goals and home exercises; monitors progress and home adherence.
• Documents and maintains caseload; schedules, charges and completes timely documentation.
• Participates in continuing education and departmental training; may supervise students and staff as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview:

Evaluates the developmental and functional status of pediatric patients, administers treatment, fabricates, or recommends adaptive equipment and splints, documents evaluation results and patient progress, and provides patient and family education.

Job Description Summary:

Evaluates the developmental and functional status of pediatric patients, administers treatment, fabricates, or recommends adaptive equipment and splints, documents evaluation results and patient progress, and provides patient and family education.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental or functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations. Identifies patient’s strengths and deficits, establishes goals, and develops an individualized treatment plan.
• Develops and administers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development, function, and independence. Utilizes developmental activities, modalities, and other treatment techniques to meet each patient’s specific needs and achieve therapy goals, observes, and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Fabricates, recommends, or provides adaptive equipment, splints, or casts to maintain functional body joint positions, restrict muscle contractures, prevent deformities, and improve function or mobility. Fits patient and instructs on use of item.
• Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans, instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home, and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.
• Documents as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations. Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation.
• Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs to enhance professional development including participation in EBP.
• Conducts educational programs for hospital staff, students, and community. Delegates to students from accredited programs, licensed and certified occupational therapy assistants, and unlicensed personnel, supervising care provided.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, required.

Licensure Requirement:

State of Ohio Licensure in Occupational Therapy, required.

Certifications:

• Registered (R) by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, required.
• CPR certificationno later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, required.

Skills:

(not specified)

Experience:

One year of occupational therapy work experience in a pediatric setting or clinical affiliation in area of pediatrics, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet