Occupational Therapist Peds
Job Summary
Sanford Health the largest rural health system in the United States is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in Americas heartland.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
30Compensation:
Salary Range: $31.00 - $46.50 Sign on Bonus!Union Position:
NoDepartment Details
We have an amazing group of therapists and support personnel who love providing great patient care and the people they work with. They are a team of driven and fun providers.We are very fortunate to have a great space to work in with both a large gym and private treatment rooms. Our team has PTs OTs and SLPs along with admin and aides who support the patient care.
Summary
Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs pediatric occupational therapy treatments. Help clients/patients/families to develop maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in clients/patients/residents occupations of life.Job Description
The therapist conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional cognitive or behavioral impairments. Pediatric Occupational Therapist evaluate physical cognitive developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; developing realistic therapy goals and administering appropriate pediatric occupational therapy programs. Documents clients/patients/familys information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Provides clients/patients/families education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/families.
May treat children of all ages (0-18 y/o) with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers case managers family members third party payers public organizations etc. May be asked to supervise assistants aides and students as they provide patient/resident care treatment or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager. Dependent on facility and location work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute long term care and home health care environments.
Qualifications
Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). When applicable may require valid drivers license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of the states of North Dakota South Dakota Iowa and Minnesota new graduates in the process of testing with the board will be considered with the possession of a temporary license.
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About Company
Marshfield Clinic is a health care system with over 50 locations in northern, central, and western Wisconsin. Marshfield Clinic Don't just live. Shine.