Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics (Part-Time)

Banner Physical Therapy; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Collaborative team

Job summary

Banner Physical Therapy in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team on a part-time schedule (20-25 hrs/week). Experience in outpatient settings preferred.

This role involves evaluating and treating diverse pediatric diagnoses, collaborating with other professionals, and helping children reach their goals. Requirements include graduation from an accredited OT program, state OT license (or eligible), CPR certification, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy.
• State OT license (or eligible) and CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive as needed.
• 1 year of outpatient experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to set and achieve pediatric goals.
• Develop objective patient goals and plan OT services with referring physician.
• Supervise and delegate OT care within state/federal guidelines.
• Provide individualized treatment programs and document patient care.
• Stay current with OT research and apply evidence-based practice.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Goal-oriented

Evidence-based practice

Patient-centered care

Education

Accredited OT program graduate

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
Location: 2225 W. Southern Ave, Suite A, Mesa, AZ 85202
Schedule: Part-Time, Monday - Friday (20-25 hrs/week)
Banner Physical Therapy is seeking a pediatric occupational therapist (OTR) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team! This is a part-time (20-25 hrs/wk) flexible schedule. 1 year of outpatient experience required.
We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, visual motor deficits and more.
You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!

• High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
• Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
• Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
• Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements.
• Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
• Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
• State occupational therapist license (or eligibility)
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license