Occupational Therapist- Acute Care-PRN/AMBH
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States
Work Shift: Day; Work Day(s): Variable; Shift Start Time: 8:00 AM; Shift End Time: 4:30 PM; Worker Sub‑Type: PRN.
Job Description
Provides the highest quality age‑appropriate care for patients newborn to 20 years of age within the scope of practice and established standards for occupational therapy. Functions effectively as a member of the rehabilitation team. Supports the mission of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Experience
No minimum experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in pediatric or related occupational therapy.
Education
Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school.
Certification Summary
Georgia occupational therapy license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication of information.
Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment.
Job Responsibilities
Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
Develops appropriate plan of care and implements effective treatment interventions founded in evidence‑based practice so that functional outcomes are achieved.
Completes documentation, meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
Involves the patient’s caregivers in their care, offering effective education and documentation tailored to the learning needs of both the patient and their caregivers.
Provides clinical oversight to certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation Aides, and students as assigned.
Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age‑specific guidelines, including N=Neonate (less than 30 days), I=Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-18 years), AD = Adult (greater than 18 years as applicable), and ALL = all ages.
Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of accreditation readiness.
Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care based on patient census, program development, and/or contract obligations with physician practices.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
2220 North Druid Hills Road
Job Family
Rehab
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Job Description
Provides the highest quality age‑appropriate care for patients newborn to 20 years of age within the scope of practice and established standards for occupational therapy. Functions effectively as a member of the rehabilitation team. Supports the mission of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Experience
No minimum experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in pediatric or related occupational therapy.
Education
Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school.
Certification Summary
Georgia occupational therapy license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication of information.
Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment.
Job Responsibilities
Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
Develops appropriate plan of care and implements effective treatment interventions founded in evidence‑based practice so that functional outcomes are achieved.
Completes documentation, meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
Involves the patient’s caregivers in their care, offering effective education and documentation tailored to the learning needs of both the patient and their caregivers.
Provides clinical oversight to certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation Aides, and students as assigned.
Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age‑specific guidelines, including N=Neonate (less than 30 days), I=Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-18 years), AD = Adult (greater than 18 years as applicable), and ALL = all ages.
Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of accreditation readiness.
Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care based on patient census, program development, and/or contract obligations with physician practices.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
2220 North Druid Hills Road
Job Family
Rehab
#J-18808-Ljbffr