Occupational Therapist Pediatrics -Pipeline

Community Health Network; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Indiana is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to evaluate and provide therapy for children from birth to 18 years. The role includes planning therapy for various developmental needs and collaborating with a team to ensure positive patient outcomes. Candidates must have a relevant degree, a valid Indiana license, and at least three years of outpatient pediatric experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an Occupational Therapist working with pediatric patients in an outpatient setting.
• Experience evaluating and treating children from birth to 18 years of age with various needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate developmental needs including feeding, handwriting, and object manipulation.
• Plan and provide pediatric outpatient therapy for children with complex medical diagnoses.
• Collaborate with staff, patients, and families to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Communication skills

Evaluation of developmental needs

Treatment of complex medical diagnoses

Pediatric outpatient therapy

Knowledge of anatomy/physiology

Education

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited OT program

Valid Indiana Occupational Therapist license or temporary permit

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist Pediatrics - Pipeline at Community Health Network. This role involves evaluating, planning, and providing occupational therapy for pediatric patients, and contributing to a safe environment that supports effective team functioning and positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate developmental needs including feeding, handwriting, and object manipulation.
• Plan and provide pediatric outpatient therapy for children from birth to 18 years, including those with complex medical diagnoses, sensory processing disorder, emotional regulation issues, autism, and feeding needs.
• Establish and maintain a safe environment conducive to effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes, and personal safety.
• Collaborate with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality care.
• Incorporate an understanding of the child’s developmental, physical, emotional, and comfort needs in therapy planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited OT program
• Valid Indiana Occupational Therapist license or temporary permit
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an Occupational Therapist working with pediatric patients in an outpatient setting
• Experience evaluating developmental needs including feeding, handwriting, and object manipulation
• Experience evaluating and treating children with complex medical diagnoses, sensory processing disorder, emotional regulation issues, autism, and feeding needs from birth to 18 years of age; infant feeding experience preferred
• Knowledge of anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy techniques, current materials and technological advances, and current professional trends
• Strong communication skills to effectively serve patients, families, physicians, and internal/external customers

Why Community

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication, and collaboration. We value caregivers and are committed to helping you grow professionally while serving your community.

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