What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics (Full Time) position at Holy Cross Hospital?
Employment Type : Full time
Shift : Description :
Summary
The iMOVE Therapy Center is scheduled to open in the Spring of 2025 and provide services 6-days / week ensuring expanded access, especially to working families. This facility will also house : a state of the art primary care facility, women’s specialty services, acupuncture and massage therapy, laboratory services, education facilities, a teaching kitchen, clothing closet and a food pharmacy – all of which can be accessed by iMOVE families. In addition, community health workers and social worker / case managers will be available to all programs. This comprehensive, family centered approach will ensure that the needs of all patients and families accessing the facility are met.
The anticipated outcome of the iMOVE Therapy Center is to create a distinctive and exceptional therapeutic space for infants and children that will improve their health and quality of life. Improving access and opportunity to children from poor communities with limited resources will be instrumental in improving health equity and decreasing disparities. This uniquely created area will design and implement programs to improve the individual child’s areas of need and increase overall function and participation. Individualized assessments, treatment plans, progress assessments and goals will be monitored at each session with family input and in accordance with each child’s abilities towards achieving optimal function and movement and prevention of injury.
Position Purpose
Occupational Therapist (Family Life Center) - to create a distinctive and exceptional therapeutic space for infants and children that will improve their health and quality of life. Improving access and opportunity to children from poor communities with limited resources will be instrumental in improving health equity and decreasing disparities. This uniquely created area will design and implement programs to improve the individual child’s areas of need and increase overall function and participation. Individualized assessments, treatment plans, progress assessments and goals will be monitored at each session with family input and in accordance with each child’s abilities towards achieving optimal function and movement and prevention of injury.
What you will do :
- Evaluations are conducted with thoroughness and efficiency, including appropriate tests
and measurements.
achievement of those goals.
incorporates applicable reimbursement issues.
Minimum Qualifications :
Education :
Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy is required.
Experience & Skills :
New Grads and Experienced OT's welcome. Prefer pediatrics experience.
Licensure / Certification :
Must be a Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Florida is required.
Position Highlights and Benefits
Ministry / Facility Information :
Legal Info
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
