Pediatric Occupational Therapist Job at Intermountain Health, Grand Junction, CO

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  • Intermountain Health
  • Grand Junction, CO

Job Description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Intermountain Health summary:

A Pediatric Occupational Therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats children with injuries, diseases, and disabilities using occupational therapy methods. They collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans and provide education and training. This role requires licensure, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage patient care and documentation in an outpatient hospital setting.

Job Description:

This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using occupational therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard occupational therapy practices. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient centered care.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Join our dedicated pediatric therapy team as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist ! We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional to help our young patients achieve their fullest potential through innovative and personalized therapy. If you are committed to fostering growth and development in a supportive and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

At St. Mary's Regional Hospital , you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation, and collaboration. Your skills will be valued, and your contributions will make a lasting impact on the lives of our young patients.

What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the “Power of We.”

As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at St. Mary's Regional Hospital, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our young patients receive the best care by:

  • Competent Services : Provides skilled occupational therapy services in an outpatient setting, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups. Conducts evaluations and treatments according to professional standards (AOTA), considering diagnosis, history, and physician referrals, and develops care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments.
  • Documentation and Billing : Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.
  • Communication : Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals. Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
  • Patient Care and Supervision : Manages all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to ensure high-quality care.

Posting Specifics

  • Shift Details:   Full-time; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 40 hours/week; no weekends
  • Location:   St. Mary's Regional Hospital, Grand Junction, CO; Outpatient
  • Additional Details:   Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying. This position focuses on providing specialized outpatient care to children.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current Occupational Therapist license in states where you work.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
  • Basic Computer skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.
  • Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
  • Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
  • Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
  • Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
  • Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
  • May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.  

$37.46 - $57.80

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

All positions subject to close without notice.

Keywords:

pediatric occupational therapy, patient evaluation, therapy treatment, child development, rehabilitation services, patient care plans, outpatient therapy, family education, healthcare collaboration, clinical documentation

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work,

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