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

• 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