Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist - 172249At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.BayCare is currently in search of our newest Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential and providing outstanding care to our community.Pediatric Occupational Therapist ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive pediatric occupational therapy evaluations addressing fine and gross motor development, sensory processing, visual-perceptual skills, motor planning, self-care, play skills, upper-extremity function, and developmental milestones.Develop individualized, age-appropriate treatment plans and functional goals based on evaluation findings and the needs of the child and family.Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions that promote greater independence and participation in self-care, play, school readiness, home activities, and community participation.Address areas such as hand-eye coordination, sensory processing, motor planning, self-regulation, social participation, and independence with daily living activities.Partner with parents and caregivers to provide education, home programs, adaptive strategies, and recommendations that support continued progress outside of therapy sessions.Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that may include physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, educators, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, family-centered care.Maintain timely and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, goals, and outcomes in accordance with BayCare standards and regulatory requirements.Create a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate, and child-friendly treatment environment that encourages participation and progress.Unlock Your Career Potential: Join our Team of Occupational Therapists and Enjoy our Outstanding Benefits!Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)Paid time offTuition reimbursement401k match and additional yearly contributionYearly performance appraisals and team award bonusCommunity discountsAND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!RequirementsBLS (Basic Life Support)OT (Occupational Therapy)Or OT (Occupational Therapy) Eligible to obtainRequired Bachelor's Occupational TherapyPreferred 1 year Occupational TherapyFacility: BayCare Health System, Rehab Pediatrics-SFBHLocation: South Florida Baptist Hospital - Plant City, FLStatus: Full Time, Exempt: NoShift Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m./DaysWeekend Work: NoneOn Call: NoHow often will this team member be working remotely? NeverEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled