What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist-Day Rehab position at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta?
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Work Shift
Work Day(s)
Variable
Shift Start Time
8 : 00 AM
Shift End Time
4 : 30 AM
Worker Sub-Type
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Job Description
Provides the highest quality age-appropriate care for patients newborn to 20 years of age within the scope of practice and established standards for occupational therapy. Functions effectively as a member of the rehabilitation team. Supports the mission of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Experience
No minimum experience required
Preferred Qualifications
1 year of experience in pediatric or related occupational therapy
Education
Bachelor of Science, Master’s degree, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school
Certification Summary
Georgia occupational therapy license
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice
Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication of information
Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment
Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
Travel to other Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta locations based on patient census, program development, and / or contract obligations with physician practices
Job Responsibilities
Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
Develops appropriate plan of care and implements effective treatment interventions founded in evidence-based practice so that functional outcomes are achieved.
Completes documentation, meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
Includes family / caregiver in patient care and provides effective education and documentation appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.
Provides clinical oversight to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation Aides, and students as assigned.
Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages.
Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.
Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care based on patient census, program development, and / or contract obligations with physician practices.
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