Pediatric Occupational Therapist — Elevate Children's Rehab

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide age-appropriate care to patients from newborn to 20 years. This role requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and a Georgia license. The incumbent will evaluate patients, develop care plans, and document treatment effectively within a collaborative team.

The position demands strong communication skills for effective interaction with patients and caregivers. The Therapist will also oversee assistants and contribute to maintaining a safe care environment while ensuring delivery of high-quality services.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required.
• Experience in pediatric or related occupational therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
• Develops appropriate plan of care and implements effective treatment interventions.
• Completes documentation, meeting departmental standards for content and accuracy.
• Involves the patient's caregivers in their care with effective education.
• Provides clinical oversight to Occupational Therapist Assistants and students.
• Demonstrates competencies incorporating age-specific guidelines.
• Participates in maintaining accreditation readiness.
• Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care.

Skills

Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Positive interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Georgia occupational therapy license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide age-appropriate care to patients from newborn to 20 years. This role requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and a Georgia license. The incumbent will evaluate patients, develop care plans, and document treatment effectively within a collaborative team.

The position demands strong communication skills for effective interaction with patients and caregivers. The Therapist will also oversee assistants and contribute to maintaining a safe care environment while ensuring delivery of high-quality services.