Occupational Therapist I

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account ( https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/ )and search the "Find Jobs" report. Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Full time Department: CC014290 Occupational Therapy Summary: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm - Inpatient (but will also provide Outpatient, weekend & holiday coverage) Additional Information: Performs occupational therapy evaluations, interventions, documentation and billing processes according to established procedures for routine and moderately complex cases. Participates in program development, education and maintenance functions of the department.

Required Education: Master's Degree Recommended Education: Doctoral Degree Required Work Experience: Entry Level - Experience not Required. Recommended Work Experience: Required Certifications: Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT), Occupational Therapist (OT) License - Arkansas State Medical Board Recommended Certifications: Board Certification in Pediatrics - American Occupational Therapy Associate (AOTA), Certified Brain Injury Specialist - Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialist-(ACBIS) Description 1.

Reviews information from all sources (chart, team report, patient evaluation, etc.) prior to initiating treatment and completes a comprehensive therapy evaluation appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient to identify skilled therapy needs. 2. Competent knowledge of normal growth and development as appropriate to the ages of patients served, in order to obtain and interpret information for determining the patient's needs. Begins developing clinical expertise and professional skills through interaction with team members, self-study, and other continuing education activities.

3.Establishes relevant measurable goals and plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires. 4. Instructs and explains prescribed treatment to parents and/or patients. Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. 5. Competent with implementing the treatment plan using appropriate modalities, monitors and modifies the plan of care as appropriate, and documents findings of patient progress according to established polices and procedures. Seeks consultation as…

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