Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Job description

Spaulding Rehabilitation Pediatric Outpatient clinic helps children of all ages.

Job Summary
Helps children of all ages to participate in the activities and occupations that are important to them. Routinely works with individuals who have physical, cognitive, developmental, or emotional challenges that affect their ability to perform everyday tasks.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

-Conduct assessments of patients' physical, mental, and developmental abilities.
-Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
-Implement and monitor treatment plans, adjusting as needed.
-Provide education to patients and their families about therapeutic activities and exercises they can do at home.
-Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and physical therapists, to provide comprehensive care.
-Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and progress notes.
-Attend staff meetings, continuing education programs, and professional development activities to stay current with new techniques and best practices.

Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Occupational Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials
Occupational Therapist [Massachusetts License] - required
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - required

Experience
Occupational Therapist experience 0-1 year preferred
Pediatric experience 0-1 year preferred
Experience in a residential/assisted living or skilled nursing facility 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work effectively with patients and co-workers.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type
Onsite

Work Location
Spaulding OP Pedi Cape Cod
Sandwich, MA