Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Community Health Network; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Greenwood, IN, seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan and provide pediatric therapy at our Stones Crossing clinic.

You will work to create a safe environment, address fine motor and sensory needs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid Indiana OT license or temporary permit.
• Experience in outpatient pediatric settings preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy techniques.
• Ability to communicate with staff, peers, patients, families and physicians.
• Understanding of developmental needs across child to adult patients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and plan occupational therapy for pediatric patients.
• Provide therapy and maintain a safe environment for effective teamwork.
• Collaborate with staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Address fine motor, sensory processing, handwriting and manipulation needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Pediatric care

Outpatient therapy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (ACCEPTED PROGRAM)

Indiana OT license or temporary permit

Job description

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Occupational Therapist evaluate, plan, and provides therapy for the disabled patient. This role also establishes and maintains a safe environment conducive to effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes and personal safety. The Occupational Therapist must have the ability to evaluate and treat pediatric developmental needs including fine motor delay, sensory disorders, handwriting, and object manipulation. Must also be comfortable with complex medical diagnosis, sensory processing disorder, emotional regulation issues, and autism. This position is located our Stones Crossing clinic.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from and accredited OT program is required
• Must have a valid Indiana Occupational Therapist license or temporary permit
• Previous experience in an outpatient setting working with pediatric patients preferred
• Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends.
• You will effectively provide quality service to impaired individuals and communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers.
• An ability to incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient will help.

Hours

Tuesday, Thursday; 9:00am-6:00pm and Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

24 hours a week, 48 hours bi weekly, Benefited

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.