Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Title: Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift: A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time. Both gross and precise motor functions. Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs. Possible exposure to bodily fluids. Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care. Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard. As an Occupational Therapist / OT you will: After evaluating your patient's condition, you'll develop a specialized treatment plan to help him/her achieve as much as possible in regaining his/her well-being through exercise and/or use of prosthetic and orthotic devices. You and your staff will play an important role in his/her recovery. Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs. Document patient care in accordance with Peoplefirst Rehabilitation, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements. Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition. Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.