Occupational Therapist-Pediatric

Company: Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy Inc.
Location: Corona
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
Are you ready to have fun at work? Current opening for a full time, pediatric outpatient Occupational Therapist-Pediatric! Experience in the pediatric outpatient setting, and school-based settings is a plus. This position will offer a mix of clinical and school-based work in the Corona Norco area, and the unique opportunity to utilize hippotherapy, as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Join our growing team, where our culture puts patients and their whole family first. Full benefit packages with:medicaldentalvisioneducation reimbursement 401K with a matchPTO and paid holidays availableProductivity Bonuses Check out our social media pages for a glimpse on whose lives we get to change everyday, and how much fun we get to have doing it! Our team rocks!An Occupational Therapist-Pediatric delivers excellent family-centered patient care, that aims to support functional goals and needs of the patient and their family. Occupational Therapists perform assessments and interpretation of evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription, and carrying out a treatment plan that supports functional improvement across the lifespan. Occupational Therapist-Pediatric Job Duties:Provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.Helps patient accomplish goals outlined in treatment plan and effective use of therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as functional skills, sensory activities, and daily-living activities.Administers occupational therapy treatment; and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records, according to the law.Maintains patient confidence and protects clinic operations by keeping information confidential, according to the law.Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Develops occupational therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Participates effectively as a member of the IEP team, but providing these services as part of a comprehensive education plan and in accordance with the written IEP..

Requirements:
Occupational Therapist-Pediatric Skills and Qualifications:-- Licensed in the state of CA. Experience in the pediatric setting. Experience in the school-based setting. Physiological Knowledge, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Motivating Others, Legal Compliance, Quality Focus, Bedside Manner, Clinical Skills, Pain Management, Persistence, Energy Level, time management skills, and Team Player PI177613904

Keywords: Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy Inc., Corona , Occupational Therapist-Pediatric, Healthcare , Corona, California