Occupational Therapist (Acute Therapy Services)
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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 Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our team located in Wilmington DE.
This is a Full time OT for Acute Care with weekend requirements.
This position provides occupational therapy services such as patient examination evaluation intervention documentation parent/caregiver education communication and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies as program serves children with rehabilitation needs such as those with a brain injury spinal cord injury neuromuscular disorders and cerebral palsy who are post-surgery.
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.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics adolescents and adults.
- 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.
- Participates in triage and coverage planning as necessary to meet patient care and departmental needs.
- When required by assignment participates in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage rotation including checking the code blue cart per guideline #7980. GL.24.
- Teamwork: Participates in conflict identification and resolution. Works cooperatively on multidisciplinary single discipline program specific and specialty teams. Assists in maintenance of department space and equipment.
- Professional Development: Independently seeks to expand clinical knowledge and evidenced based practice through literature reviews in-services courses and mentorships. May provide input on new treatment intervention strategies to ensure evidenced-based and current practices.
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.
- A second license will be required for all clinical positions. Must submit license or proof of application submission within 2 weeks of job acceptance but this second license is not required to be active at the start of employment All clinical staff will maintain dual licensure (DE PA or NJ)
- 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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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
