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Part-time Pediatric Occupational Therapist OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provides Occupational Therapy services for pediatric patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Facilitates development and rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Meets the patient’s goals and needs and 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 develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensory motor, oral motor, educational, recreational, and social activities.

• Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual’s physical capacity, intelligence level and interest.

• Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting and evaluating patient’s progress, recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications.

• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following case being closed by designing and 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 patient and department records. • Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.

• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal/professional networks; participating in professional societies.

• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation. Patient Education: 

•Facilitates movement toward a healthcare partnership between providers, the patients and their families.

• Educates patient/family regarding therapeutic exercises, activities and equipment. Administrative Responsibilities:

• Documents patient encounters in appropriate format according to DGTG policies.

• Provides statistics as requested. • Will be conversant in various DGTG billing mechanisms to avoid undue costs. 

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Knowledge of rehabilitative treatment techniques as utilized by the generalist in treating multiple age groups.

• Knowledge of the regulations and practice standards of Pediatric Occupational Therapy.

• Knowledge of direct patient care of Occupational Therapy to pediatric patients.

• Knowledge of equipment and instruments used in daily activities.

• Skill in treating Pediatric Occupational Therapy patients.

• Skill in using applicable equipment and instruments.

• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

• Skill in critical thinking in the performance of Pediatric Occupational Therapy.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.

• Skills in maintaining good working relationships with community resources, referral sources, agencies, and colleagues (PT and SLP). MINIMUM 

QUALIFICATIONS: A State of Florida Occupational Therapy California License Approximately one (1) year of experience working exclusively with a pediatric population. Participation in continuing education in pediatric therapy subjects as required by the Occupational Therapy governing authority.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, repetitive movements, lifting weights of various amounts (not to exceed 25 lbs.), sitting on floor, bending/squatting, walking, driving, etc. DGTG is not a latex free environment. Therefore, some latex exposure can be expected.

AGE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CARE: Provides care to the following age groups: Infant (30 days to 1 yr.), child (1-12 years), adolescent (13- 21 years)

Pediatric Physical Therapist Responsibilities:

• Interviewing children and family members and using physical examinations to diagnose the source of children's movement difficulties.
• Creating unique, individualized treatment plans that outline the treatment goals and methods to be used.
• Helping children to learn to move their bodies correctly, make their movements less painful, increase the functions of injured body parts, and heal from injuries.
• Assessing patients and monitoring their progress.
• Using techniques like functional training and exercise, medication, diet changes, and specialized equipment that is designed to treat and alleviate pain.
• Coordinating a child's care with other healthcare professionals.
• Providing expert consultations to schools and daycares.
• Teaching children and their families about safety and home exercises.

Pediatric Physical Therapist Requirements:

• A Master’s or Doctorate of Physical Therapy, specializing in pediatric physical therapy.
• Experience in a supervised internship may be advantageous.
• A state license to practice pediatric physical therapy.
• The ability to handle stress and pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, patience, and empathy.
• Manual dexterity and physical endurance to lift patients and heavy equipment.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• AA/AS degree or equivalent work experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least one year of experience in clinical assisting or medical setting
• Creative thinker with an ability to use both data and intuition to inform decisions
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office, especially Outlook, Excel and Word
• Familiarity with office machines (e.g. fax, printer, etc.)
• Knowledge of electronic health record software
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities
• Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor
• Strong communication and people skills
• Problem solving skills
• Customer service orientation
• Neat, professional appearance

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Clinical Support

• Keep front desk, waiting area, bathrooms, and kitchen tidy and presentable with all necessary material (pens, forms, paper, toiletries, etc.).
• Welcomes and checks in/out guests; collecting and posting copays, signing superbill and/or package agreements and explaining any necessary instructions prior to and following appointments.
• Managing scheduled appointments for clients and therapists.
• Answer all incoming calls and Intake of new patient demographics. Redirecting calls and taking messages as needed.
• Creating and pulling patient paper charts and uploading all documents into electronic charts.
• Prepares, maintains, and replenishes supplies for lobby, front office, kitchen, and bathrooms as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects lobby area and front desk before and after each patient.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Logs and dispenses tools and equipment to patients, when applicable.
• Data entry of patients, payments, and claims into electronic records according to established protocols.
• Creates and ensures the Superbill for each office visit is accurate and complete.
• Ensures all forms are accurate, complete, and signed prior to giving to and after receiving from clients.
• Prepares outgoing mail by drafting correspondence, securing parcels, etc.
• Conference support as needed.
• Other duties as requested including but not limited to bank deposits, errands, and projects as needed.

Other

• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of computer software as it relates to job functions.
• Attends all regular meetings.
• Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Director or Therapists.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Typical Physical Demands

Position requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Involves sitting, standing, and walking over an 8-hour day. Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. Normal visual acuity and hearing are required. Employee will work under stressful conditions and work regular hours.

Typical Working Conditions

Employee will have some exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances (ie: cleaning products), and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Job Type: Full-time (35+ Hours)

Benefits: Paid Time Off

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Schedule:

Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5:30pm

Friday 8:00am – 2:30pm 

Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply