Occupational Therapist (CasualPRN), Weekends
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Job Location:
Wilmington, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Nemours Childrens Hospital Delaware (formerly Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children) is hiring a Casual Occupational Therapist to provide coverage as needed in our inpatient programs located in Wilmington DE. Coverage needs include weekends.
This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing Therapy team. We provide occupational therapy for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses ranging in age from birth to 17. We are also an early intervention partner with Delawares Birth to Three Early Intervention Program providing clinic-based services.
Provides discipline specific patient examination evaluation intervention documentation parent/caregiver education communication and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies as appropriate within the discipline specific scope of practice and the guidelines designated by the department and the Delaware Valley policies and procedures. Actively participates in departmental education activities in order to expand knowledge of patient populations and evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics and proficiency in the care of neonates as required by assignment.
- Able to provide occupational therapy services to a variety of patient types with recognition of his/her own limitations while seeking appropriate mentorship as needed.
- Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy #7980.3.3 Joint Commission and CARF standards.
- Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
- Consults with other services families and outside agencies to recommend durable medical equipment home/school modifications and transitional therapy program prior to discharge from therapy.
- Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.
- Completes all mandatory training; may include but not limited to safety infection control corporate compliance HIPAA bioterrorism CPR and program specific respiratory training.
- When required by assignment participates in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage rotation.
Job Requirements
- Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy or its equivalent from an ACOTE-accredited university required.
- Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required. New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences.
- State of Delaware Occupational Therapist License required upon hire.
- All clinical staff are recommended to hold a second license in PA or NJ (in addition to DE license).
- Pennsylvania clearances are required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania license.
- American Heart Association BLS certification required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
- Member of professional specialty organizations (AOTA State Occupational Therapy Assoc.) preferred.
- Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics preferred.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware an ... View more
