Occupational Therapist III

Children's National Hospital

10d•$92,394 - $153,982•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist III will be responsible to provide advanced skill and expertise therapy services to a wide spectrum of pediatric disabilities and conditions. Must be knowledgeable in evidence based and current practice standards for pediatric care, assume primary responsibilities for a specialty area or primary clinic and act as a mentor to other health care professionals. Will be able to appropriately model professional behavior in all interactions and will work collaboratively with leadership and program manager to provide updates for clinical and administrative operations of the Physical and Occupational Therapy Departments.

Requirements

10 years pediatric experience with a minimum of 5 years within CNHS and successful completion of Level III application.
Occupational Therapist
Must have DC license and be willing to apply for license in Virginia and Maryland Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

advanced certification in an area of pediatric therapy ( SI, NDT, Hand Specialist etc)

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients incorporating advanced best practice and research driven techniques pursuant to practice acts.
Has ongoing evidence of recognized advanced competency in 3-4 clinical areas with recognized clinical expertise in 1-2 specialty areas.
Consistent use of advanced treatment techniques to achieve consistent progress and positive outcomes
Assumes primary clinic or specialty responsibilities including a significant new program development and education of therapy staff
Comply with departmental policies and procedures for inpatient and outpatient documentation.
Ensure documentation of aides and students are reviewed and co-signed
Acts as a mentor to staff to share clinical expertise and advance program development
Participates in 1-2 multidisciplinary team committees, clinics or rounds as a major contributor.
Presents a minimum of one case study addressing outcome and efficacy of treatment within department annually
Presents 1-2 in-service on evidence based practice or research to staff and other allied health professionals annually.
Assists in identifying staff education and clinical development needs and suggests viable improvement
Complete all administrative assignments to include billing, Beartime and requested operations input on time.
Participate in data collection on research projects and PI initiatives.
Identify need for change in current policies and procedures to reflect update in care and best practice.
Pursues or completes advanced degree or certification
Presents 1 lecture annually as past of a larger educational course
Participates and acts as a lead in one major department/hospital committee task force annually
Participates in Research, PI project or grant writing as a planner or principle investigator resulting in formal presentation, poster or publication in a recognized professional organization.