Pediatric OT: AAC & Assistive Tech (Outpatient)

School Social Work Association of America; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

CEU Budget

Job summary

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with a specialty in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology to support pediatric patients in an outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes using technology to help children communicate, with a 36-hour work week and a sign-on bonus. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in OT and licensure as an Occupational Therapist, with preferred master’s-level education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Licensure as Occupational Therapist required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.
• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Occupational Therapy Services.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Occupational Therapy (OT)

Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy (OT)

Job description

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with a specialty in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology to support pediatric patients in an outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes using technology to help children communicate, with a 36-hour work week and a sign-on bonus. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in OT and licensure as an Occupational Therapist, with preferred master’s-level education.