Occupational Therapist - Pediatric

Overview

Early Intervention Occupational Therapist position, within the Jacksonville Area

Join our Early Intervention Team and use your passion for Occupational Therapy to help make a difference in a child's life!

Would you like to be a part of a team where you can excel and truly make a difference? As a company led by therapists, HealthPRO Heritage prides ourselves on creating a care environment where our providers practice at the highest level. We offer flexible career options that integrate into your life and help you meet your personal and professional goals. If you enjoy working in an environment that is built around compassion, integrity and innovation, consider this opportunity with HealthPRO Heritage.

• Serve children, aged birth to 3yrs, and their families in the child's natural environment

• Flexible Schedule

• Exceptional support

• Minimum caseload of five children, with caseload building to full time optional

• Therapist chooses territory

• Employee Status Position

• $35-$46 per hour

We value our Occupational Therapist and their dedication to our mission of making a difference in a child's life. That is why we make it a priority to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

• Great Benefits for Part and Full Time Employees

• Paid Malpractice

• Paid Life Insurance

• PTO

• Laptop for Electronic Documentation

HealthPRO/Heritage is a national leading provider of highly skilled Occupational Therapist and educators. We hire Occupational Therapist who share our vision, work diligently, and provide best practices in Occupational Therapist that will change children's lives for the better. If you are a passionate, talented OT that wants to help children across the country, then maybe it is time to look at our company.

The primary purpose of the Occupational Therapist is to work with families while providing Occupational Therapy services to infants & toddlers (birth to three) who have qualified for Early Intervention services.

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Looking forward to speaking with you!

Kathrine Hebert

Pediatric Recruiter

HealthPro Pediatrics

Direct: 225.339.4206

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, education and documentation.

• Directs and supervises the work of OT assistants, rehab techs and students.

• Follows all organizational safety policies and procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety.

• Develops self professionally.

• Supports and participates in clinic operations and development.

• Provides supervision to OT assistants and provides 100% supervision to rehab tech in compliance with clinic, state and federal guidelines and requirements.

Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Proficient in clinical skills in chosen field in evaluation and treatment

• Ability to supervise and direct therapy assistants, aides and/or student interns

• Actively involved in professional development

• Ability to independently identify problems and initiate appropriate actions

• Ability to clearly express self in written form for documentation

• Ability to communicate clearly to staff, patient, families, physicians, case managers, and payor

• Ability to remain calm and professional when patients, family and/or staff are angry/frustrated

• Knowledge of patient rights and confidentiality

• Knowledge of reimbursement/payor source issues - Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Managed Care

Experience:

• Prefer a minimum of 1-2 years clinical experience in an outpatient setting, working with pediatric population, in areas including:

• Fine-Motor Skill Development

• Gross-Motor Skill Development/Coordination

• Visual-Motor Integration

• Sensory Processing

OCCUPATIONAL Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to mobilize joints and perform deep tissue massage daily.

• Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds. Regularly transfers patients to all surfaces.

• Frequently bends, stoops, kneels, and reaches during patient treatment and preparation time.

• Ability to sit regularly at charting desk or computer terminal to complete documentation.

• Ability to perform CPR if necessary.

Recruiter : Email Address

kathrine.hebert@healthpropediatrics.com