Description
ChildServes talented multidisciplinary team of therapists specializes in pediatric rehab and works together to create plans specific to each childs need. In the role of our PRN Occupational Therapist you will use play therapeutic activities and special techniques to improve selfcares motor coordination sensory processing attention and visual skills so children can be successful in their world.
What Youll Do
- Complete all documentation according to ChildServe AOTA and thirdparty regulatory standards
- Develop individualized plan of care as appropriate to meet the needs of the child/caregiver
- Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of those involved in a childs care
- Confer with the interdisciplinary team including the physician with developing implementing and revising the therapy plan of care based on initial and ongoing assessments
- Review medical educational social and financial information on each client prior to assessment or initiation of treatment
- Participate in teaching and training other ChildServestaff including orientation occupational therapy topics and mentoring for students/interns
- Provide health information to third party payers as necessary to advocate and secure medically necessary services for client
- Provide accurate and timely billing and scheduling information to accounting operations staff and Team Lead
- Participate in internal quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities
- Participate in community functions marketing and consultative services as needed
- Assist in the development of new clinical programs as assigned
What Youll Need
- A degree from an AOTA approved occupational therapy program
- Preferred: Experience with pediatrics
- Preferred: Experience with autism and motor impairment
- Ability to communicate effectively in reading writing and speaking the English language
Schedule
- PRN flexible schedule as needed
Not sure if you hit 100 of the position expectations Lets talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailingemailprotected.
Why ChildServe ChildServehas earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Heres why employees love working here:
- Our work matters.We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreat life.
- Were not your average nonprofit.We serve 5800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames Des Moines Iowa City and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are oneofakind.
- Our team members rock.Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
- Our learning never stops. As a nonprofit dedicated to innovation were proud to help many team members gain new certifications continue their education take their expertise to the next level and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
- We believe our differences make us great.We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued and all feel safe and welcome.
- Weremoving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
Ready to leave work every day knowing youve made a difference for kids and families Lets move Forward Together apply today!
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