Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist .

The Occupational Therapist will provide comprehensive occupational therapy to patients birth to age 21. The Occupational Therapist will be involved in implementing treatment and education plans by evaluating the developmental needs of all pediatric patients in our inpatient and outpatient programs.

This position is eligible for the following benefits :

• Medical Insurance - The Children's Home pays the ENTIRE deductible!
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer Contribution - Earn an additional $600 / yr. just for being full-time!
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) & Match - Immediately eligible for match of 50% on up to 6% of contributions!
• Annual Merit Increases
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Very Generous PTO Plan!
• FREE On-site parking

Essential Functions :

1. Must have the flexibility to schedule early intervention patients around inpatient and outpatient needs and maintain flexibility on evenings and weekends as needed.

2. Provide occupational therapy services to patients of all programs and external contracts.

3. Occupational therapy treatment consists of evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, consultation, documentation, follow up and discharge planning.

4. Demonstrate awareness and ability to implement Occupational Therapy treatment following all necessary safety precautions for self and patient.

5. Ensure required documentation is completed for all patients within specific timeframes.

6. The treatment provided is consistent with best practice, evidence-based practice, and adheres to all policies, procedures, and HIPAA.

7. Ensure clear communication between the therapist and patient / family or other members of the medical team.

8. Provides ongoing clinical education / support for other team members to support the philosophy of Occupational Therapy.

9. Attends and participates in mandatory staff meetings.

10. Demonstrate independence in professional growth through continuing education or other sources such as workshops, seminars, etc.

11. Participate in the clinical education of students as appropriate.

12. Perform all other duties, as assigned.

Requirements :

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with 3-5 years of experience working with the pediatric population on the developmental needs of the patient.

Early Intervention experience preferred.

• Maintains current Occupational Therapy License in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Maintains current NBCOT certification.
• Capacity to develop proficiency in the performance of various treatment protocols.
• Preferred experience in the evaluation of developmental abilities for patients in an inpatient setting.
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to effectively communicate and work with all staff including other therapists and members of the medical team.
• Experience in designing developmental treatment plans and feeding plans.
• Must have working knowledge of computers to complete documentation electronically and in a timely manner.
16 hours ago