Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Job Family: Therapeutic ServicesSupervisor: Director of Occupational TherapyDirect Reports: Non-technical personnel, COTA (assigned to a client as needed)Main Purpose of the Role: Facilitate the development and rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy. Duties and Responsibilities:Evaluations - Perform assessments and interpret test results; determine occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with the family/caregiver to increase independence in the client's functional activities of daily living.Professional Knowledge - Knowledge and skill to develop treatment plans that address but are not limited to the following: child development, muscle tone, range of motion, orthopedic/splinting needs, movement analysis, visual motor skills, visual perceptual skills, sensory-motor processing, neuromuscular skills, social skills, functional skills, and activities of daily living. Treatment - Promotes independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to the individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest. Identify and facilitate the client in the engagement of meaningful and healthy occupationsDevelop, improve, sustain, or restore skills in activities of daily living (ADL), work or productive activities, and play or leisureDevelop, remediate, or restore sensorimotor, cognitive, or psychosocial components of performanceAssess, recommend, and educate on adaptive equipment and its use. Manage behaviors/maladaptive responses and seek outside assistance with problem areas from the Director of OT and/or BCBAs as needed. Provide occupational therapy services to patients enrolled at the Emerge Center and/or Emerge School for AutismEducation - Assures continuation of a therapeutic plan by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; assistive technology, and other resources. Communication - Maintain communication with parents and physicians through progress reports or other communication measures.Participate in parent/family conferencesParticipate in team conferencesDocumentation - Responsible for timely documentation of evaluation results, daily notes, billing, progress notes, discharge reports, attendance reports, insurance authorizations, and justification as needed. Collaboration - Participate and facilitate department staff meetings as well as department programs. Outreach - Participate in community education programs that focus on issues relating to the needs of clients and occupational therapy.Professional Development - Maintain professional clinical competency by attending continuing education and workshops in the areas of pediatricsAssist in developing strategic and long-range plans for the OT program and other programs established by The Emerge CenterPerform any other duties deemed necessary by the Director of OT services and the Clinical Director/CEOAdhere to agency safety policy and procedures, values, and attitudes of The Emerge Center to ensure its ability to obtain its missionQualifications:RequiredPreferredQualification•Master of Science Degree from a college or university having an accredited school of occupational therapy or grandfathered BS.•Current license by the State of Louisiana•Completion of pediatric affiliation/internship or pediatric experience preferred.•Current CPR or obtain within 3 months•Lift and transfer children (25-100 lbs)•Participate in handling and floor activities with children•Working knowledge and use of assessment tools used to evaluate children•Computer experience preferred especially EHR, Word, and Excel Experience New grad welcomePediatric experiencePrior Knowledge•Therapeutic use of meaningful and purposeful occupations•Therapeutic use of selfAdaptation of environments and processes to enhance functional performance in occupationsPromotion of health and wellness through engagement in valued occupationsGraded tasks and activities as prerequisites to engagement in occupationsDesign, fabrication, application, or training in the use of assistive technology or orthotic devices Application of physical agent modalities as an adjunct to or in preparation for engagement in occupationsSensory motor processing techniquesNeuromuscular re-educationFeeding therapy and oral motor training/retrainingTeam Work•Collaborate with OT department•Collaborate with therapeutic teams within Emerge•Engage families as team members in the care of their childEssential Job FunctionsSpend considerable time stooping, kneeling, and crouching. OTs move heavy equipment. Assist with patient transfers and lifts or help them turn, stand, or walk. Must follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients.Ability to lift/move fifty (50) pounds.Ability to stand for extended periodsFine motor skillsVisual acuityMust pass state and federal background checks.Must pass a drug test.