Occupational Therapist-MG

Occupational Therapist-MG

02 Sep 2024
Arizona, Gilbert, 85233 Gilbert USA

Occupational Therapist-MG

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Occupational Therapist-MGPosition DetailsDepartment: PCH-SE | OP Occupational TherapyCategory: Rehab/TherapyLocation: GilbertPosting #: 694884Date Posted: 8/30/2022Employee Type: RegularPosition SummaryThis position provides Occupational Therapy services to a pediatric population, from infant through adolescence/young adulthood. Performs evaluation, program planning, and treatment of patients in activities of daily living, sensorimotor integration, cognitive and psychosocial skill, and feeding therapy, specific to age and developmental/functional level determined by assessment.PCH ValuesFamily-Centered care that focuses on the need of the child first and values the family as an important member of the care team

Excellence in clinical care, service and communication

Collaborative within our institution and with others who share our mission and goals

Leadership that set the standard for pediatric health care today and innovations of the future

Accountability to our patients, community and each other for providing the best in the most cost-effective way.

Position DutiesEvaluates and treats patients with a wide range of diagnoses including but not limited to: neurological, sensorimotor, musculoskeletal, complex medical conditions, trauma, and/or occupational performance disorders/delays. Demonstrates knowledge of typical development and possesses skills necessary to provide age appropriate services in areas of self-care and play involving motor, sensory-integrative, cognitive, and psychosocial functions. Uses pediatric-based behavior management strategies and matches diagnostic/therapeutic interventions to age/ability of the child using a framework of family-centered care. Establishes appropriate treatment plans with age appropriate, functional, and measurable goals with target timeframes. Obtains mutual agreement upon discussion with family/guardian. Implements patient’s plan of care using treatment modalities including but not limited to: exercise, splinting, taping, heat/cold, electrical stimulation, massage, and ultrasound as prescribed by a physician. This may include recommendations for dynamic medical equipment to maximize function. Performs patient/family teaching for maximizing function within the home/community and implementation of home program. Provides care as outlined in standards of care section of the AOTA and PCH Policies & Procedures Manual.

Maintains appropriate and timely documentation in compliance with Joint Commission, state/federal guidelines, and CARF standards, including participation in Total Quality Management.

Builds and maintains rapport within the department, hospital, and community, while professionally interacting with physicians, families, and hospital/community personnel. This includes preparation and participation in in-service training programs. Supervises and directs assistive personnel including but not limited to certified occupational therapy assistants, rehab technicians, and students, providing input into their performance evaluations.

Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Phoenix Children’s also provides aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us.

Job Details

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    JC45386395
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  • Full-time
  • Salary
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  • Hiring Company
    Phoenix Children's Hospital
  • Date
    2022-09-02
  • Deadline
    2022-11-01
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