Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapist  Apply!  Apply! Position Details Department: PCH-MAIN | OP Occupational Therapy Category: Rehab/Therapy Location: Phoenix Employee Type: Regular Posting #: 576167 Posted On: 9/9/2024 Position Summary

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This position provides occupational therapy services to a pediatric population, from neonatal through adolescence/young adulthood. Performs evaluation, program planning, and treatment of patients in activities of daily living, sensorimotor integration, cognitive and psychosocial skill, and feeding therapy, specific to age and developmental/functional level determined by assessment.

Position Duties Evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of diagnoses including but not limited to: neurological, sensorimotor, musculoskeletal, complex medical conditions, trauma, and/or occupational performance disorders/delays. Demonstrates knowledge of typical development and possesses skills necessary to provide age appropriate services in areas of self-care and play involving motor, sensory-integrative, cognitive, and psychosocial functions. Uses pediatric-based behavior management strategies and matches diagnostic/therapeutic interventions to age/ability of the child using a framework of family-centered care. Establishes appropriate treatment plans with age appropriate, functional, and measurable goals with target timeframes. Obtains mutual agreement upon discussion with family/guardian. Implements patient’s plan of care using treatment modalities including but not limited to: exercise, splinting, taping, heat/cold, electrical stimulation, massage, and ultrasound as prescribed by a physician. This may include recommendations for dynamic medical equipment to maximize function. Performs patient/family teaching for maximizing function within the home/community and implementation of home program. Provides care as outlined in standards of care section of the AOTA and PCH Policies & Procedures Manual. Maintains appropriate and timely documentation in compliance with Joint Commission, state/federal guidelines, and CARF standards, including participation in Total Quality Management. Organizes, coordinates, and collaborates with other disciplines within the hospital and resources within the community in order to maximize value and effectiveness of plan of care. Participates in and contributes to discharge planning, care conferences, school re-entry, patient and family education, and outpatient rounds.. Builds and maintains rapport within the department, hospital, and community, while professionally interacting with physicians, families, and hospital/community personnel. This includes preparation and participation in in-service training programs. Supervises and directs assistive personnel including but not limited to certified occupational therapy assistants, rehab technicians, and students, providing input into their performance evaluations. 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

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Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

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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 *

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or drag your file to this box Are you a current or former employee? * No Current Employee Former Employee PCH Network ID: PCH Password: Validate SSN: - - Again: - - DOB: Validate × Desired pay? How did you hear about this position? College/University Event Direct Mail Employee Referral Internal Transfer Job Board Job Fair Journal Newspaper Open House Professional Association Radio Retained to Agency PCH Website Social Media (FB, Twitter, LinkedIn) Other Who referred you * Which department do they work in? Do you know their phone number/email? Position Qualifications Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed. Education Do you meet this requirement? 1. Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Required Yes No Experience Do you meet this requirement? 1. Pediatric experience
Preferred Yes No 2. ortho, neuro, developmental pediatric experience
Preferred Yes No 3. Feeding therapy experience
Preferred Yes No 4. Splinting/hand therapy experience.
Preferred Yes No Certifications / Licenses / Registries Do you meet this requirement? 1. Current Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), prior to start date.
Required Yes No 2. Current State of Arizona Occupational Therapist license, prior to start date.
Required Yes No 3. Current AZ DPS fingerprint clearance card, prior to start date.
Required Yes No 4. Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association, prior to start date.
Required Yes No Special Skills Do you meet this requirement? 1. Specialty training in Sensory Integration, feeding, splinting, NDT, taping, and other relevant Pediatric areas.
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 - Frequently 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently 8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly 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 - Frequently 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 - Frequently 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree Next