The Pediatric Therapy department is seeking a part-time PRN Occupational Therapist to support our inpatient and outpatient teams. Qualified applicants will have a strong desire to practice evidence based and patient and family centered care, as well as excellent time management and communication skills.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for assessment, diagnostic, and /or treatment services to any person when so ordered by a physician, dentist, or podiatrist. Treatment is provided through the employment of physical means such as therapeutic exercise, heat, water, electricity, massage, ultrasound, and the use of rehabilitative procedures and devices.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university. M.A. or Doctorate (accreditation AOTA) preferred.
- One year of experience in occupational therapy.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
- Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of North Carolina with current licensure.
- Active member of AOTA encouraged, but not required.
- CPR Certification every two years.
- Valid NC driver's license.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for the performance of specialized tests, such as manual muscle testing, goniometry and teaching occupational therapy procedures to the patient, family and other health personnel.
- Performs both individual and comprehensive evaluations with multidisciplinary team members. Provides written summary of diagnostic findings to be incorporated into team plan.
- Plans intervention strategies and communicates effectively with families regarding the child's strengths and weaknesses; work may be performed in homes, agencies, preschools or clinics.
- Provides occupational therapy treatment services including neuro-developmental and sensory motor therapy, developmental stimulation, home programming, equipment demonstration, or other treatment modality to enhance sensory motor functioning and general developmental status.
- Provides documentation of goals and objectives for therapy as well as the course and progress of interventions with the patient. Participates in IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) as needed.
- Participates in chart review of clinical records for quality assurance. Attend relevant workshops and update instruments/tools to ensure most beneficial practices for population served.
- Attends scheduled staff, CDSA, or other committee meetings as needed.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills
- Contact with patients, family members, visitors, coworkers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances
- Ability to work with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations
- Ability to work effectively with the team
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Exposure to hazardous substances, infectious diseases, and body fluids
- Subject to many interruptions
- Potential exposure to infectious/contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, wastes, toxic chemicals and radiation
- Handles emergency or crisis situation
- Subject to many interruptions, highly stressful and crowded/noisy conditions
- Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquires Handles absentee replacement on short notice