Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• PRN/Part-time with the Possibility to Grow

Job Summary
Home health Pediatric Occupational Therapists are central to the care team and key in helping to maximize a childs potential with activities of daily living. If you are interested in seeing children in their own environment, where you can provide ongoing training and support to families, plus have flexibility and autonomy in your own schedule , pediatric home health just may be your best choice! This would be a perfect position for a school-based therapist looking to supplement their income with visits in the afternoon or weekends.
Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of the childs physical, functional, cognitive, and communication levels within the scope of Occupational Therapy
• Develop a plan of care with patient goals
• Provide evidence-based direct intervention with children in their place of residence
• Perform Home Safety Evaluations
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers
• Educate patients and family members in home programs, use of the equipment and available resources
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Active State Occupational Therapist License
• Current CPR with BLS card
• Valid drivers license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
• Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health operations
• Great organization skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision
• Capacity to appropriately supervise others
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations
• Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.