Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Empower Independence

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to evaluate developmental and functional status, develop an individualized treatment plan, and deliver therapy to improve independence.

Responsibilities include fabricating adaptive equipment, educating families, documenting progress, and collaborating with hospital staff. Requires Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy, Ohio OT licensure, NBCOT certification, and CPR within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• State of Ohio Licensure in Occupational Therapy is required.
• NBCOT Certification is required.
• CPR certification within 60 days post hire or post expiration is required.
• One year of pediatric OT experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates pediatric patients to determine developmental or functional status using standardized measures or observations.
• Develops individualized treatment plans and administers therapeutic interventions to improve development, function and independence.
• Fabricates or recommends adaptive equipment, splints, or casts and trains patients and families on use.
• Documents progress and maintains caseload documentation and scheduling.
• Educates patients and families on treatment goals and home activities; collaborates with hospital staff; participates in continuing education.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Ohio Licensure in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to evaluate developmental and functional status, develop an individualized treatment plan, and deliver therapy to improve independence.

Responsibilities include fabricating adaptive equipment, educating families, documenting progress, and collaborating with hospital staff. Requires Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy, Ohio OT licensure, NBCOT certification, and CPR within 60 days.