Occupational Therapist ! OP Rehab Therapy Avondale Quick ! OP Rehab Thera

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.

• Evaluate and treat patients with occupational performance disorders/delays, demonstrating knowledge of normal development and providing age‑appropriate services in self‑care and play skills involving motor, sensory‑integrative, cognitive, and psychosocial functions; provide care as outlined in the standards of care section of the Policies & Procedures Manual; use pediatric behavior‑management strategies and match interventions to age and disability.
• Build and maintain rapport within the department, hospital, and community; professionally interact with physicians, families, and personnel; prepare and participate in in‑service training; supervise rehab technician or students and contribute to performance evaluations.
• Organize, develop, implement, and coordinate occupational performance of patient care with other disciplines; coordinate discharge planning via charting, letters, care conferences, and rounds; teach patient/family for home functioning; implement home program.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with Joint Commission and CARF standards; participate in Total Quality Management.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.

Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families.

Vision Phoenix 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

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program (Required)
• Eligibility for an Arizona Occupational Therapist license (Required)

Experience

• Pediatrics (Preferred)
• Orthopedic, neuro, developmental pediatric experience (Preferred)
• Specialized experience in pediatric occupational therapy (Preferred)

Special Skills

• Pediatric experience (Preferred)

Certification & Licensure

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (Required)
• Arizona Occupational Therapist license (Required)
• Current AZ DPS fingerprint clearance card (Required)
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (Required)

Physical Requirements

• Climbing, reaching, lifting up to 35 lbs, fine motor and sensory tasks, standing, walking, using keyboard/computer, hearing/vision as required.

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Airborne communicable diseases (Applicable)
• Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluids (Applicable)