Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Position Summary: Under general direction, plans, evaluates and implements treatment programs for occupational therapy patients. While maintaining a patient load, assumes additional responsibility of program development, staff training and orientation, and consultation in area of expertise for fellow staff members. Responsibilities Advanced clinical practice – including evaluation and specialized treatment of patients.Performs patient evaluations (initial, progress, and discharge evaluations), establishes treatment plans, makes recommendations, and sets goals in accordance with patient needs and evidence based practice.Meets established targets for passive/active treatment ratiosInvolves patient and family in treatment, education and goal setting. Coordinates with other medical personnel regarding patient’s progress, needs and discharge planning.Demonstrates knowledge and competency including providing for age-specific needs of the population served.Serves as resource person for staff and senior staff on an ongoing basis.Provides 8 hours education/mentorship time per year. This includes:Peer counseling /MentorshipCommunity lectures/VolunteerOrientation of new staff in area of specialtyIn-services/Case StudiesLunch and LearnsDevelopment, implementation and evaluation of standards of care and evidence based practice:Evidence base practice protocolsClinical outcomes analysis and communication to teamNew policy developmentQI/QAMaintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, and payer guidelines and timeframes. Maintains established targets for compliance with chart audits.Meets established targets for:Quality/outcome measuresService/patient satisfaction measuresFinancial/productivity measuresGrowth/patients-per-day measuresDemonstrates leadership including but not limited to:Development and implementation of new and current programs.Participates in training, orientation and supervision of support staff.Participates in orientation of new licensed staff in area of specialtyActs as Clinical Instructor for at least one student per year as available.Participates in peer evaluations for competency assessment.Assists with continuing education courses hosted by Covenant Health.Participates in professional organization/meetings (TOTA, AOTA)Volunteers for Covenant Health activities such as the marathon, golf tournament, sports physicals, employee education, etc.Complete partnering activities per established targets per month.Physician office visitsCommunity lectures/volunteerCase Manager visits/marketingProvide in-servicesFollows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.Remains mentally alert and maintains concentration with attention to detail for prolonged periods, at times under stress. Maintains adaptability, flexibility, initiative, persistence, and efficiency of time management and action.Does not pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Provides safe, efficient, competent care to population assigned. Meets MMC Environment of Care Standards.Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Minimum Education:None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.Minimum Experience:Four (4) years of experience with a minimum of three (3) years in specialty area. Sensory Integration background is a plus. Licensure Requirements:Must have and maintain Tennessee State Occupational Therapy Licensure, with achievement of at least one (1) of the following at time of hire or placement in the position:Advanced degree in specialty areaAdvanced degree associated with specialty areaProfessionally recognized certification in specialty area100 hours (10.0 CEU’s) of continued education