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Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare provider in Phoenix is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver therapy services to children from neonatal to young adulthood. This role involves evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Applicants should have pediatric experience and necessary certifications, including NBCOT and a valid Arizona license. This position offers competitive benefits and requires full-time commitment from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Qualifications

• Experience with pediatric population from neonatal through adolescence.
• Knowledge of developmental/functional levels assessed to provide appropriate care.
• Ability to maintain documentation in compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with various diagnoses.
• Establish and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Collaborate with other disciplines for care planning.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Ortho, neuro, developmental pediatric experience

Feeding therapy experience

Splinting/hand therapy experience

Specialty training in Sensory Integration

Education

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Current State of Arizona Occupational Therapist license

Current Certification with the NBCOT

Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider

Job description

Location: Phoenix

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

Category: Rehab/Therapy

Posting #: 1009305

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position provides occupational therapy services to a pediatric population, from neonatal through adolescence/young adulthood. Performs evaluation, program planning, and treatment of patients in activities of daily living, sensorimotor integration, cognitive and psychosocial skill, and feeding therapy, specific to age and developmental/functional level determined by assessment.

Position Duties

• Evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of diagnoses including but not limited to: neurological, sensorimotor, musculoskeletal, complex medical conditions, trauma, and/or occupational performance disorders/delays. Demonstrates knowledge of typical development and possesses skills necessary to provide age appropriate services in areas of self-care and play involving motor, sensory-integrative, cognitive, and psychosocial functions. Uses pediatric-based behavior management strategies and matches diagnostic/therapeutic interventions to age/ability of the child using a framework of family-centered care. Establishes appropriate treatment plans with age appropriate, functional, and measurable goals with target timeframes. Obtains mutual agreement upon discussion with family/guardian. Implements patient’s plan of care using treatment modalities including but not limited to: exercise, splinting, taping, heat/cold, electrical stimulation, massage, and ultrasound as prescribed by a physician. This may include recommendations for dynamic medical equipment to maximize function. Performs patient/family teaching for maximizing function within the home/community and implementation of home program. Provides care as outlined in standards of care section of the AOTA and Phoenix Children’s Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Maintains appropriate and timely documentation in compliance with Joint Commission, state/federal guidelines, and CARF standards, including participation in Total Quality Management.
• Organizes, coordinates, and collaborates with other disciplines within the hospital and resources within the community in order to maximize value and effectiveness of plan of care. Participates in and contributes to discharge planning, care conferences, school re-entry, patient and family education, and outpatient rounds.
• Builds and maintains rapport within the department, hospital, and community, while professionally interacting with physicians, families, and hospital/community personnel. This includes preparation and participation in in-service training programs. Supervises and directs assistive personnel including but not limited to certified occupational therapy assistants, rehab technicians, and students, providing input into their performance evaluations.
• 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

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Pediatric experience.
• Ortho, neuro, developmental pediatric experience.
• Feeding therapy experience.
• Splinting/hand therapy experience.
• Specialty training in Sensory Integration, feeding, splinting, NDT, taping, and other relevant Pediatric areas.
• Current Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), prior to start date.
• Current State of Arizona Occupational Therapist license, prior to start date.
• Current AZ DPS fingerprint clearance card, prior to start date.
• Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association, prior to start date.

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• 1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Frequently
• 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently
• 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Frequently
• 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently
• 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
• 8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly
• 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
• 10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently
• 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
• 12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently
• 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
• 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
• 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Constantly
• 18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
• 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable