Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics Stones Crossing

Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you. Make a Difference The Occupational Therapist evaluate, plan, and provides therapy for the disabled patient. This role also establishes and maintains a safe environment conducive to effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes and personal safety. In this role, the pediatric outpatient occupational therapist must have skills evaluating developmental needs including feeding, handwriting, and object manipulation. Must also be comfortable evaluating and treating children with complex medical diagnoses, sensory processing disorder, emotional regulation issues, autism, and feeding needs from birth to 18 years of age. Infant feeding experience preferred. Exceptional Skills and Qualifications Bachelor of Science degre e from and accredited OT program is required Must have a valid Indiana Occupational Therapist license or temporary permit Minimum of Three (3) years of Occupational Therapist working with Pediatric patients in an Outpatient setting. M ust have skills evaluating developmental needs including feeding, handwriting, and object manipulation. Must also be comfortable evaluating and treating children with complex medical diagnoses, sensory processing disorder, emotional regulation issues, autism, and feeding needs from birth to 18 years of age, infant feeding experience preferred Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends. You will effectively provide quality service to impaired individuals and communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers. An ability to incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the child, patient will help. #J-18808-Ljbffr