Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Additional Information

About the Role

St. Louis Children’s Hospital has a full-time Occupational Therapist opportunity for pediatrics! Located at Children's Edwardsville in IL. The OT will provide care for developmental patients. Experience with feeding and infants is preferred. Monday-Friday, 4 10-hour days Sign-on Bonus eligible CEU Budget provided

Overview

• St.
• Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children.
• As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St.
• Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers.
• Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.” Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St.
• Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879.
• Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.
• St.
• Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories.
• In 2021, St.
• Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties.
• The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States.
• Since 2005, St.
• Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose The licensed or registered Occupational Therapist (OT) provides skilled occupational therapy services to patients including all aspects of evaluation and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies. Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed. Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient. Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies. Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Occupational Therapy Services. Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree