Occupational Therapist

6 months ago

Glastonbury, United States Connecticut Children's Full time
Job Description

Under general supervision, provides direct patient care to children with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations in clinic, inpatient, outpatient and outreach programs. Provides occupational therapy evaluation, consultation and intervention services for assigned routine to complex pediatric patients, in accordance with the CT Children's patient care delivery model and program policies and procedures. Collaborates with children, families, other health care team members and community resources to implement and coordinate a continuous plan of care, and to educate patients and families in appropriate occupational therapy methods. Participates in assigned staff development and research activities. Reports to leadership in the occupational therapy department.

Responsibilities

CLINICAL CARE:
Assessment - Conducts an effective clinical assessment for assigned routine to complex patients, utilizing multiple sources/methods for data collection. Interprets data to create an individual plan of care.

Treatment Planning - Develops intervention/treatment plans in concert with the interdisciplinary plan of care, including specific goals and a variety of direct and consultative intervention approaches, maximizing available resources within both hospital and community networks.

Treatment Implementation - Partners with the child, family and health care team members to define and implement occupational therapy interventions that support identified needs relative to prevention of delays, promotion of independence, remediation for loss of function and compensation for deficits. Provides education to patient and families, monitors response to treatment plan and revises accordingly. Seeks assistance, as needed, in advanced treatment approaches.

Population Specific - Demonstrates knowledge of the differences and needs of patients in appropriate,
specific populations from infancy through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.

DOCUMENTATION: Completes required clinical documentation in an organized and timely manner, in
accordance with all department standards.

ADMINISTRATIVE: Completes billing sheets in a timely and accurate manner. Tracks insurance
authorizations and prescriptions, and requests updates as per department policy. Maintains expected patient care productivity per department policy.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH: May provide support, guidance and mentoring to less
experienced staff members in one clinical area. May act as a clinical instructor for students after one year of practice as a pediatric Occupational Therapist. Actively engages in literature reviews as related to patient caseload. Participates in weekly staff meetings and case reviews. As assigned, participates in research activities.

CCMC STANDARDS: Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through
behaviors that are consistent with the CT Children's STANDARDS.

OTHER: Required to work occasional weekends and holidays. Travel between locations may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise students during clinical field experience.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Bachelor's Degree in an approved course of study in Occupational Therapy. Master's Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in pediatric therapy strongly preferred
LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  • State of Connecticut Department of Public Health licensure in Occupational Therapy required.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant within 6 months of hire


About Us

Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.

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