Occupational Therapist-PRN/CIRU

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality age-appropriate care for patients from newborn to 20 years within established standards. You will work as a member of the rehabilitation team, supporting safe patient care and a safe environment at the hospital.

The role includes evaluating patients, developing and implementing plans of care, and coordinating with caregivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school.
• Georgia Occupational Therapy license.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
• Develops plan of care and implements evidence-based interventions to achieve outcomes.
• Completes documentation per departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Involves patients’ caregivers in care with tailored education and documentation.
• Provides clinical oversight to OT Assistants, Rehabilitation Aides, and students as assigned.
• Demonstrates age-specific competencies (neonate to adult as applicable).
• Maintains accreditation readiness in the work environment.
• Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care per obligations.

Skills

Pediatric theory

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

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.

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

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

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