Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Mercycare; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist for a part-time position. The role focuses on evaluating and treating children to improve independence, using pediatric assessment tools and therapy modalities.

Strong collaboration with nurses and physicians is essential, with supervision of COTA treatments as needed. Ideal candidates will hold Iowa OT licensure, be able to document care thoroughly, and demonstrate excellent communication skills in a hospital

Qualifications

• Licensure as Occupational Therapist in Iowa or compact state.
• Current BLS/CPR per AHA.
• Iowa licensure and pediatric assessment familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations of assigned patients per standards.
• Plans and provides treatment to improve independence.
• Maintains documentation per department standards.
• Coordinates with nursing and physicians regarding patient care.
• Supervises COTA treatments and ensures safe procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Iowa OT licensure

Tools

PDMS-2

BOT-2

MVPT-3

VMI-6

King Devick

Sensory Profile

Job description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist page is loaded## Pediatric Occupational Therapistlocations: Mercy Medical Centertime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR105350**Work Shift**Day**Scheduled Weekly Hours**24**Summary**This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by enabling individuals to perform meaningful and purposeful activities across the lifespan. Occupational Therapy assists in developing, improving or restoring independence to any person who has an injury, illness, disability or psychological dysfunction.**Job Description****Job Duties*** Completes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with the established standards of care and practice.* Plans and provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice.* Completes all documentations of services per department standards.* Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.* Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.* Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.* Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team intra- and interdepartmentally to facilitate the department's /units ability to meet its goals and objectives.* Maintains updated license and submits evidence of status to supervisor/manager within two weeks of receipt of new updated license.* Communicates to COTA's or technicians necessary information for optimal and safe patient care.* Supervisors COTA treatments and documentation.* IP: Monitors patient vitals and reviews critical lab values - N/A.* IP: Communicates with nursing staff and physicians regarding patient precautions, progress and discharge status N/A.* OP: Demonstrates knowledge of and administers modalities such as fluidotherapy, Sanet Vision Integrator, UFOV, E-stim, iontophoresis, stereo optic and infrared light N/A.* WIRC: Performs agility screens, functional capacity evaluations, disability evaluations N/A.* Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.**Department Specific Duties**Occupational Therapy:* Pediatric Specialist:* Specific training and skilled in sensory processing disorders including therapressure protocol and therapeutic listening - N/A.* NICU training and skilled in feeding difficulties - N/A.* Must be competent in performing pediatric assessments to include but not limited to PDMS-2, BOT-2, MVPT-3, VMI-6, King Devick, Sensory Profile - N/A.* Demonstrate proficient and competent understanding of adaptive driving equipment - set up and removal, as well as correct use of multiple adaptive pieces of equipment in driving vehicle as well as client's vehicle.* Demonstrate understanding of state licensing laws and regulations in order to coordinate assistance with client license renewals, restrictions, termination and regulations concerning adaptive equipment.* Work with equipment installers throughout the Midwest to set up appropriate adaptive equipment and custom fabrications for all driving impaired clients.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Good interpersonal relationships* Good written and verbal communication skills* Proficient use of computer - ability to type**Professional Experience*** One year experience preferred**Education*** Education sufficient to receive licensure in the state of Iowa**Licensure, Certification, Registration*** License to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Iowa or compact state required.* Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required.* Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to hire or transfer date.**Physical Requirements**Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50lbs. of force frequently**Pay Rate Type**Hourly***Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.***Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.