Occupational Therapist-PRN/CIRU

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide age-appropriate care to patients from newborn to 20 years. This role requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and a Georgia license. The incumbent will evaluate patients, develop care plans, and document treatment effectively within a collaborative team.

The position demands strong communication skills for effective interaction with patients and caregivers. The Therapist will also oversee assistants and contribute to maintaining a safe care environment while ensuring delivery of high-quality services.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required.
• Experience in pediatric or related occupational therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
• Develops appropriate plan of care and implements effective treatment interventions.
• Completes documentation, meeting departmental standards for content and accuracy.
• Involves the patient's caregivers in their care with effective education.
• Provides clinical oversight to Occupational Therapist Assistants and students.
• Demonstrates competencies incorporating age-specific guidelines.
• Participates in maintaining accreditation readiness.
• Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care.

Skills

Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Positive interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Georgia occupational therapy license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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
• 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