Occupational Therapist, PRN, Pediatrics

Advocate Health • Winston-Salem, NC

19h

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides pediatric occupational therapy services, including specialized testing, individual and comprehensive evaluations, intervention planning, and treatment. The position works with children and communicates with families and multidisciplinary team members. Work may take place in homes, agencies, preschools, or clinics. The therapist documents findings, goals, objectives, and treatment progress; participates in IFSPs and quality assurance activities; and attends relevant meetings and workshops.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• Current licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in the applicable state.
• CPR certification, renewed every two years.
• Valid driver's license for the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized tests, including manual muscle testing and goniometry, and teach occupational therapy procedures to patients, families, and other health personnel.
• Conduct individual and comprehensive evaluations with multidisciplinary team members and provide written summaries of diagnostic findings for team plans.
• Plan intervention strategies and communicate with families about a child's strengths and weaknesses.
• Provide occupational therapy treatment, including neuro-developmental and sensory motor therapy, developmental stimulation, home programming, equipment demonstrations, and other modalities to improve sensory motor functioning and general development.
• Document therapy goals, objectives, and the course and progress of interventions.
• Participate in Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) activities as needed.
• Participate in clinical-record chart reviews for quality assurance.
• Attend relevant workshops and update instruments and tools to support beneficial practices for the population served.
• Attend scheduled staff, CDSA, and other committee meetings as needed.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible roles, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level