Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Renders Occupational therapy services to an assigned caseload of children who are seen in at least two settings at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Contributes to the advancement of Occupational Therapy practice through education of staff therapists, patients / families, interns and other health care providers when appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy Required
Occupational Therapist (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Occupational Therapist (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - upon hire - Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Issued by an organization such as American Heart Association. - upon hire - Required
Implements all clinical services in accordance with the professional standards and guidelines of AOTA and other regulatory agencies, as well as hospital and departmental P&P.
Participates in 20 hours documented continuing education within the previous two years, at least 50% of which occurs outside the primary place of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Occupational Therapy Preferred
At least two (2) years OT inpatient experience preferred

Responsibilities

Clinical – 80-90% Direct Patient Care Responsibilities: Evaluation, Documentation, Intervention, Family Centered Care.
Education: Professional Development, Clinical Education, Contributes to the current Occupational Therapy body of knowledge.
Interdisciplinary Communication and Coordination of Care: Ensures patients and families receive appropriate, comprehensive, efficient and effective quality of care.
Research: Applies research to practice, Encourages, participates and promotes activities that establishes optimal outcomes of patient management.
Administration: Contributes to department policy/procedures, Maintains productivity and fiscal responsibility, Contributes to the development and modification of departmental / hospital systems.