Occupational Therapist (Bear, DE)

The Nemours Foundation•Bear, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children’s Health, Becks Woods is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join their outpatient program in Bear, Delaware. Nemours is a leading pediatric health care system committed to providing integrated, family-centered care to over 280,000 children annually across Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The organization strives for a healthier tomorrow through research, education, and advocacy. Nemours Children’s Health Delaware Valley is recognized among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and holds the ANCC’s Magnet® Designation for nursing excellence. It offers intensive and acute inpatient and outpatient services across more than 30 pediatric specialties, supported by a recently completed hospital expansion. This position involves providing occupational therapy services such as patient examination, evaluation, intervention, documentation, parent/caregiver education, communication, and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies. The program serves children from birth to 17 with rehabilitation needs, including those with brain injury, spinal cord injury, neuromuscular disorders, and cerebral palsy (post-surgery). It also partners with Delaware’s Birth to Three Early Intervention Program for clinic-based services. The role requires proficiency in caring for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients, and the ability to provide occupational therapy services to a diverse patient population while recognizing limitations and seeking mentorship as needed.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy or its equivalent from an ACOTE-accredited university.
Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required (new graduates will be considered based on educational experiences).
State of Delaware Occupational Therapist License required upon hire.
A second license will be required for all clinical positions (DE, PA, or NJ).
Must submit license or proof of application submission within 2 weeks of job acceptance, but this second license is not required to be active at the start of employment.
All clinical staff will maintain dual licensure (DE, PA, or NJ).
Pennsylvania clearances are required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania license.
American Heart Association BLS certification required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Member of professional specialty organizations (AOTA, State Occupational Therapy Assoc.) preferred.
Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services such as patient examination, evaluation, intervention, documentation, parent/caregiver education, communication, and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies as appropriate.
Demonstrate proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
Provide occupational therapy services to a variety of patient types with recognition of his/her own limitations while seeking appropriate mentorship as needed.
Complete timely documentation as required by departmental policy #7980.3.3, Joint Commission, and CARF standards.
Attend meetings related to patient treatment and contribute to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
Consult with other services, families, and outside agencies to recommend durable medical equipment, home/school modifications and transitional therapy program prior to discharge from therapy.
Maintain knowledge of and familiarity with insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.
Complete all mandatory training; may include, but not limited to safety, infection control, corporate compliance, HIPAA, bioterrorism, CPR, and program specific respiratory training.
Participate in triage and coverage planning as necessary to meet patient care and departmental needs.
When required by assignment, participate in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage rotation, including checking the code blue cart per guideline #7980. GL.24.
Participate in conflict identification and resolution.
Work cooperatively on multidisciplinary, single discipline, program specific and specialty teams.
Assist in maintenance of department space and equipment.
Independently seek to expand clinical knowledge and evidenced based practice through literature reviews, in-services, courses, and mentorships.
May provide input on new treatment intervention strategies to ensure evidenced-based and current practices.