Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Provides direct patient care; evaluates and treats all patients with appropriate interventions based on each patient's needs and medical conditions Recognizes limits in clinical judgment and seeks peer or multi-disciplinary collaboration Effectively communicates patient care needs with medical, nursing and ancillary staff Collaborates with patients, families and professional to attain the desired outcomes Provides thorough, accurate, inpatient and outpatient documentation, in compliance with department, hospital and Joint Commission policies Actively participates in required staff meetings and continuing education program Documents the patient's responses in the medical record Provides appropriate discharge plans and patient/parent teaching by written or demonstrated methods for exercises, splints, and equipment use Communicates with supervisor, medical staff and appropriate personnel as needed to problem solving of clinical, departmental and hospital issues Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) OT license in state of practice Preferred Master's in Occupational Therapy Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) designation or active pursuit of certification Proficiency in custom upper extremity splinting Experience working with a variety of pediatric patients in a clinical setting Advanced training or continuing education in pediatric orthopedic therapy or upper extremity rehabilitation Experience and enthusiasm for developing or expanding orthopedic therapy programs Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary staff, lead clinical initiatives, or supervise students Familiarity with outpatient specialty care and mission driven care model Involvement in clinical education or community outreach related to pediatric therapy Experience working with pediatric patients with neurodevelopmental diagnoses (e.g., cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, genetic syndromes) that may influence motor development, sensory processing, self-regulation, and overall participation in daily occupations. Demonstrated ability to incorporate neurodevelopmental, sensory integration, and behavioral regulation principles into occupational therapy interventions to support functional performance, engagement, and family-centered outcomes across settings.