Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments of clients and/or developing/following a treatment plan.


• Assessing the home and other environments of clients and deciding what adjustments are needed.


• Providing skilled occupational therapy services in the most appropriate environment for the child and the family (e.g. home, clinic, community)


• Advising on adaptive equipment to help clients with daily activities.


• Developing physical rehabilitation programs to help clients gain new skills or regain lost skills.


• Educating caregivers and family members of clients on patient care.


• Evaluating results and progress of occupational therapy on clients.


• Maintaining professional knowledge and technical skills to provide clients with the best treatment program available.


• Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements.


• Evaluating patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health.


• Consulting with other care team members to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient

Qualifications

• A bachelor\'s degree in occupational therapy from a university certified by the ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education) or AOTA (American -Occupational Therapy Association).


• Certified by the National Board for Certification (NBCOT).


• Current CPR certification


• Current driver’s license and auto insurance


• At least 2 years\' experience as a pediatric occupational therapist within the last 5 years.


• Compliant with state healthcare regulatory requirements.


• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and occupational/physical therapy programs.


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to take care of clients with different personalities.


• Ability to show compassion and empathy toward each family’s individual circumstances


• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.


• Ability to assess patient conditions and work with treatment plans