Occupational Therapist - Children's, PRN

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

11h • Onsite

About The Position

A licensed occupational therapist of the Children's Therapy Services Department is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients served through the Erlanger Health System. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. The employee must participate in team meetings and discharge planning. They must comply with the standards as set down by the American Occupational Therapy Association regarding treatment procedures and professional ethics. The employee must comply with standards described in the departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• BS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school
• Pediatric training
• Tennessee State Occupational Therapy Licensure
• BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward

Nice To Haves

• MS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school
• 1 year experience in pediatric field

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and/or indirect care of patients served through the Erlanger Health System
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes
• Participate in team meetings
• Participate in discharge planning
• Comply with the standards as set down by the American Occupational Therapy Association regarding treatment procedures and professional ethics
• Comply with standards described in the departmental policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees