Occupational Therapist-Acute Care

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Georgia occupational therapy license
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in pediatric or related occupational therapy
Georgia Occupational Therapy license with Physical Agent Modalities (PAMS) certification is required for roles in Rehab Robotics (cost center 12639). License must indicate subtype "All Modalities".

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.
Involves the patient's caregivers in their care, offering effective education and documentation tailored to the learning needs of both the patient and their caregivers.
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 (13-18 years), AD = Adult (greater than 18 years as applicable), and ALL = all ages.
Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of accreditation readiness.
Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care based on patient census, program development, and/or contract obligations with physician practices.