Occupational Therapist I New! Physical Therapy | Full-Time | Gilbert ...Read More Quick Apply! Physi

Department: PCH-EV JV | Physical Therapy Location: Gilbert Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm Category: Rehab/Therapy Posting #: 1063062 Employee Type: Full-Time Position Summary This position provides occupational therapy services to a pediatric population, neonatal to adolescent, including evaluation and treatment in independent living, sensory-motor integration, cognitive, and psychosocial skill. This role performs evaluations, formulates plans of care, and provides treatment, specific to age and developmental/functional level determined by assessment. The position addresses routine problems in the work environment by helping or referring other, more experienced team members and or leaders. This role manages a daily workload, identifies routine issues in the work area, and solves problems with guidance from other professionals, as needed. Position Duties Professional Occupational Therapy Services a.Evaluates and treats patients with occupational performance disorders/delays, demonstrating knowledge of normal development and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate services in areas of self-care and play skills involving motor, sensory-integrative, cognitive, and psychosocial functions. b.Provides care as outlined in standards of care section of the Policies & Procedures Manual. Uses pediatric-based behavior management strategies and matches diagnostic/therapeutic interventions to age and disability of children. c.Establishes appropriate treatment plans with age-appropriate goals and target timeframes, which are discussed with family and mutually agreed upon. d.Organizes, develops, implements, and coordinates occupational performance of patient care with other disciplines within the hospital and resources within the community, including discharge planning via charting, letters of medical necessity, care conferences, and rounds. This includes patient/family teaching for appropriate function within the home and creation/implementation of home programs. e.Maintains appropriate and timely documentation in compliance with department, regulatory/accreditation standards, and state/federal guidelines. f.Maintains productivity standards for clinical level and appropriate and timely documentation in compliance with department policies, regulatory/accreditation standards, and state/federal guidelines Builds and maintains rapport within the department, hospital, and community, professionally interacting with physicians, families, and hospital/community personnel. This includes participation in in-service training programs on regular basis. Supervises and directs rehab technicians, therapist assistants and/or students, providing feedback on performance. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families Vision Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by: Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families Values We place children and families at the center of all we do We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable Position Qualifications Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed. Education 1. Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Required Experience 1. Pediatric Experience. Preferred Special Skills 1. Specialty training in pediatric ortho, neuro, neuromuscular, NDT, taping, medically complex/fragile, developmental, or other relevant pediatric areas. Preferred Additional Requirements 1. Current National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) prior to start date. Required 2. Current State of Arizona Occupational Therapist license prior to start date. Required 3. Current AZ DPS fingerprint clearance card prior to start date. Required 4. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association prior to start date. Required 5. AOTA pediatric specialty certification. Preferred Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Physical Requirement - Climbing - Frequently Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Constantly Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.