Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Delta Health • Delta, CO

348d • $31 - $46

About The Position

The Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) provides care appropriate to the neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients. The OT possesses knowledge of growth and development and has the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient's needs and to provide the care needed.

Requirements

• Certification for Colorado Early Intervention services.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) for Occupational Therapist, Registered.
• Successfully completed the therapist level field work requirements in the Essentials of an Accredited Educational Program for Occupational Therapist & hold a BS or BA (minimum) from an accredited OT program.
• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Colorado (required by start date).
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience with pediatric patients preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the principles and practice of occupational therapy.
• Knowledge in current treatment modalities and their safe use in the home.
• Demonstrates an awareness of Medicare regulations for occupational therapy.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ease in relating well with patients, their families, and health professionals.
• Ability to function independently in the home environment. Sound judgment in decision making.
• Recognition of own limitations in practice and ability to seek out the support and expertise of others.
• Adequate awareness of the dynamics of human behavior, especially the results of illness/disability on the family unit.
• Compassionate, patient approach in working with the chronically ill.
• Non-judgmental attitude toward varying lifestyles or family living conditions.

Responsibilities

• Complete Evaluations and provide therapeutic interventions that help develop fine motor skills, cognition, communication skills, and more to improve the function and independence of infants, children, and adolescents with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses in the home setting.
• Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Evaluate and treat patients' physical and mental abilities. Analyze medical data to discover realistic rehabilitation goals for patients. Develop treatment plans for patients' by identifying activity types that will help patients reach their rehabilitation goals.
• Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities; directing aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops occupational therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Provides evaluations and ongoing assessments as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and provides trainings for staff and/or families.
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal and abnormal development.
• Use and care of assistive devices used in Occupational therapy.
• Responsible for completion of timely documentation including progress notes, reports, care plans, evaluations, and Medicaid authorizations.
• Communicate effectively with families, members of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) team, and other health care providers regarding diagnosis and therapy.
• Maintain punctual and dependable scheduled visits.
• Participates in the development of the IFSP and makes recommendations/treatment plans for the overall care plan for the family.
• Appraise parents' participation and instruct and train parents in programs individualized to their child.
• Adapt to different and changing environments and settings. Must be able to use and create different therapies according to the need of the patients and families, as a single plan may not work for all patients or families.
• Able to work with all age groups.

Benefits

• Medical, RX, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO, and Scholarships towards continued education.
• Low monthly premiums; 100% coverage for all services provided within our Delta Health System without a deductible or co-payment.
• Employer paid Life and Disability coverage.
• 4 plus weeks of vacation (CAL) a year for Full-Time employees including sick pay and personal time off.
• 403B Plan -Up to a 3% retirement match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree