Pediatric Occupational Therapist

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Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Portsmouth, OH, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1607

Position Title: Occupational Therapist

Supervisor: Director of Therapy

Department: Therapy

Work Location: 11 th Street Clinic

FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Occupational therapists help people with mental, physical, orsocialdisabilities to independently carry out everyday tasksor occupations. They work with children and adults of all ages, whose difficulties may have been present since birth, or the result of an accident, illness, ageing or lifestyle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions areduties,which areessential or primary to theposition or the reason the position exists.Anindividual must be ableto performthe essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Conduct assessments/evaluations to determine needs for individual treatment programs to help people carry outtheir dailytasks and to doso with more confidence and independence.
• Implement point of contact through direct treatment to suggest changes tothe person's environment,whether that be at home, work, or school, and may introduce the use of equipment which will help with some activities.
• Review thetreatmentsperiodically,evaluateprogressandmakechanges tothetreatmentasneeded.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

Secondary functions are duties, which are not exclusive ofthe position, that can be performed by other positions; however, secondary duties are to be performed for the efficiency of Compass Community Health.

• Coach people with learning difficulties or poor social skills, e.g., in handling money and social interaction.
• Developarehabilitationprogramtohelpre-buildlost skillsandrestorelostconfidence.
• Adviseonhomeandworkplaceenvironmentalalterations, suchasadjustmentsfor overcome sensory challenges and improve self-care, play and self-regulation skills.
• Assistpeopletoreturntowork.
• Coachpeoplewithlearningdifficultiesorpoorsocialskills,e.g.,inhandlingmoneyandsocialinteraction.
• Mentorpeopleon howtocontroltheirownbehavior with coping strategies and techniques.
• Liaise with a wide variety of other professionals,such asdoctors, physiotherapists,social workers, equipment suppliers and architects, as well as patients' families, careers, and employers.
• Write reports and attend multidisciplinary case meetings to planand review ongoing treatment.
• Organize support and rehabilitation groups for careers and clients.
• Trainstudentsandsupervisetheworkofoccupationaltherapyassistants.
• Manageacaseload,prioritizingneeds,andcompletingadministrativetaskssuchaspatientandbudgetaryrecords.
• Participates in Patient Centered Medical Home team meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Develop and sustain positive working relationships with patients, families, and providers.
• Participates in data collection, review of respective outcomes reporting, as well as programmatic clinical audits and evaluation related to Patient Centered Medical Home initiatives and other quality programs as appropriate.

COMPETENCIES

• Followa research protocol and relateddocumentationwithcareandaccuracy.
• Maintain confidentialitywhilecollectingdataandduringtheentireresearchprocess.

MINIM I UMQUALIFICATIONSINCLUDINGTRAININGAND EXPERIENCE

• MustmeetOhioStatelicensurerequirements for practicing in related field(s).
• Must maintain all applicable agency trainings.
• 2 years of experience with treating pediatric populations preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively; use hands and fingers to handle or operate tools, equipment, or controls; and to reach, bend, and lift as necessary. The employee may be required to stand or sit for extended periods and occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.