Occupational Therapist-PRN/CIRU

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, age-appropriate care for pediatric patients within the rehab team. The role emphasizes collaboration with caregivers and interdisciplinary staff to deliver safe, evidence-based treatments.

Responsibilities include patient evaluation, plan of care development, and ensuring timely documentation. Travel to clinical locations may be required based on census and program needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school.
• For Georgia licensure.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients meeting established standards.
• Develops and implements plans of care with evidence-based interventions.
• Completes documentation per departmental standards.
• Involves caregivers in care with tailored education and documentation.
• Oversees certified OT Assistants, Rehabilitation Aides, and students as assigned.
• Uses age-appropriate guidelines across Neonate to Adult as applicable.
• Supports accreditation readiness and travels to clinical locations as needed.

Skills

Pediatric OT knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation proficiency

Education

OT degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctorate)

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

7:00 AM

Shift End Time

3:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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