Occupational Therapist, Pediatrics

Location

High Point, North Carolina

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligible
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,500 (for qualified candidates)

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree from accredited occupational therapy school
• Current licensure in the applicable state
• CPR certification in Basic Life Support, Level C

Responsibilities

• Adhere to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment through communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building
• Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Contribute to the overall quality of services and stay informed about changes in policies and procedures
• Provide patient care assessment and treatment, ensuring evaluations and treatments are comprehensive and functional according to the standard of practice
• Use sound professional judgment in interpreting evaluation results and establishing realistic treatment plans with goals
• Encourage patients and significant others in setting goals and recognize/respond to changes in the patient's physiologic state
• Recommend the next level of care and ensure quality patient outcomes
• Supervise support staff assisting with patient care by providing direction and feedback
• Maintain accurate documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes, patient/family education, charges, and departmental statistics
• Ensure documentation is legible and patient records are maintained in a systematic order
• Meet department financial and productivity standards by understanding budget expectations and maintaining productivity
• Adjust individual schedules to meet the needs of patients and the department
• Participate in process management to optimize quality and efficiency of services by identifying opportunities and suggesting evidence-based best practices
• Promote professional development and education of other healthcare workers, conduct in-service training, and represent the department on committees
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, staff, and external customers in a professional and timely manner
• Share clinical expertise and information learned from seminars with colleagues
• Provide appropriate patient care in accordance with age and developmental guidelines
• Maintain competence related to age-specific patient care by updating knowledge of growth, development, and the aging process