Occupational Therapist II- Inpatient

The Inpatient Occupational Therapist II will be responsible to provide advanced skill level occupational therapy to a wide spectrum of pediatric disabilities and medical conditions. Must be knowledgeable in therapeutic exercise, hand therapy and splinting, normal and abnormal development, oral motor / feeding intervention, and sensory integration. Must work collaboratively with leadership and program manager to provide updates for clinical and administrative operations of the Rehabilitation Program and, specifically, with the Occupational Therapy Department.

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's Degree Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program. (Required) and

Minimum Work Experience : 2 years of occupational therapy experience with pediatric experience preferred (Required)

Required Licenses and Certifications

Occupational Health -Must have DC license or be eligible with pending applicant status.

Advanced certification in one of the following areas NDT, SI or hand therapy preferred.

Required Skills / Knowledge

Background in pediatrics and acute care.

Functional Accountabilities

Clinical Skills and Expertise

• Evaluate and treat patients using appropriate frames of reference pursuant to practice acts.
• Select reliable and valid assessment tools relevant to diagnosis, functional limitations and patient history.
• Synthesize findings of evaluation to formulate valid and appropriate Plan of Care with functional goal outcome.
• Has evidence of advanced knowledge in a minimum of 3 core competency areas.
• Recognized advance competency in 1-2 clinical areas.
• Present one case study and one evidence based practice during in-service to staff.

Documentation

Leadership

Administrative

Professional Growth

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment / Identification

Teamwork / Communication

Performance Improvement / Problem-solving

Cost Management / Financial Responsibility

Safety