Posting Note: This position will fill needs primarily at Arrowhead and Avondale locations. Some travel required.
This position provides occupational therapy services to a pediatric population, neonate to adolescent, including evaluation and treatment in independent living, sensory-motor integration, cognitive and psychosocial skill.
Position Duties 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. 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. Establishes appropriate treatment plans with age appropriate goals and target timeframes, which are discussed with family and mutually agreed upon. Builds and maintains rapport within the department, hospital, and community, professionally interacting with physicians, families, and hospital/community personnel. This includes preparation and participation in in-service training programs on regular basis. Supervises and directs rehab technician and/or students, providing input into their performance evaluations. 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, care conferences, and rounds. This includes patient/family teaching for appropriate function within the home and implementation of home program. Maintains appropriate documentation, in compliance with Joint Commission and CARF standards, including participation in Total Quality Management. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values MissionTo advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
VisionPhoenix 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 Apply for this position? First Name * Last Name * Phone * Email Address *Good News! Your email account already has already been registered. Provide your password for quicker access.
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Required Yes No Experience Do you meet this requirement? 1. pediatrics
Preferred Yes No 2. ortho, neuro, developmental pediatric experience
Preferred Yes No Certifications / Licenses / Registries Do you meet this requirement? 1. Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Required Yes No 2. Eligible for a State of Arizona Occupational Therapist license
Required Yes No 3. Current AZ DPS fingerprint clearance card prior to start date
Required Yes No 4. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association prior to start date
Required Yes No Special Skills Do you meet this requirement? 1. pediatric experience
Preferred Yes No Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential 1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Frequently 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently 8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently 10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally 12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Constantly 18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree Next