Pediatric Acute Care OT — Shape Kids' Recovery

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full 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 practice standards. The role involves collaborating with a rehab team to ensure safe patient care and education for families.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, planning and delivering evidence-based treatments, documenting promptly, and supporting OTAs and students.

Qualifications

• Pediatric theory and practice knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
• Develops a plan of care and implements evidence-based treatments.
• Completes documentation meeting department standards for content and timeliness.
• Educates patients and caregivers tailored to learning needs.
• Provides clinical oversight to OTAs, rehab aides, and students as assigned.
• Demonstrates age-specific competencies across pediatric to adult ranges.
• Maintains accreditation readiness and participates in program quality efforts.
• Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care as needed.

Skills

Pediatric theory

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

OT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)

Job description

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 practice standards. The role involves collaborating with a rehab team to ensure safe patient care and education for families.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, planning and delivering evidence-based treatments, documenting promptly, and supporting OTAs and students.