Prn Occupational Therapist

Shriners Children’s is a family that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center.  We have an opportunity for a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our Rehab team.

The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation and therapy services, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transition of care, in an efficient, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive manner upon licensed independent practitioner referral.  The successful candidate will be available for weekend coverage (2 weekends a month).

Education

Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy required

Certification/Licensure

Licensed in state of practice required

Skills

At least 1 year of occupational therapy experience preferred (new graduates considered)

Pediatric experience preferred

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to interact effectively and sensitively with children and families of different developmental levels and cultural backgrounds

Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team