Job description
Come Join our patient focused dedicated team of rehabilitation professionals as Pediatric Occupational Therapist working in the pediatric and NICU departments of our Inova L.J. Murphy Children's hospital in Fairfax, VA. We are ideally looking for an individual with experience working in acute care pediatrics and NICU. Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is an award-winning, full service children's hospital that offers the highest level of dedicated pediatric care in Northern Virginia. Our pediatric rehab team provides therapy services to the 226 bed pediatric hospital which includes a PICU, Cardiac Unit, Intermediate Care Unit, Medical/Surgical Unit, Hematology/Oncology, and Level IV NICU.
As an Occupational Therapist – (PRN) Weekend, you will select evaluation and treatment methods that are appropriate to the diagnosis, age group and physical/emotional status of patients in addition to formulating appropriate treatment plans. To help achieve our mission, you will adhere to department policies regarding timeframe, form and content of written evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries.
Job Responsibilities:
- Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients' responses to treatment, actual performance and an assessment as to their status, relevant to the treatment plan, and eventual discharge needs and treatment summaries if needed.
- Formulates comprehensive treatment plans to improve functional status of patients and addresses reasons for referrals.
- Completes discharge notes that include a summary of the course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs, recommendations for follow-up and patient and/or family education.
- Documents clearly, concisely and legibly within established time frames (e.g. allows other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, supports reimbursement).
- Contacts families, physicians or other healthcare team members in anticipation of specials needs for patients/families in a timely manner to facilitate effective treatment plans.
- Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to patients' levels of understanding and motivation. Gives appropriate instruction and supervision to assistive personnel consistent with program/clinic policy and regulatory requirements.
- Applies knowledge of therapeutic techniques during the evaluation and throughout the course of treatment while adjusting the treatment plan regularly/appropriately as patients status change.
- Develops goals and treatment plans that reflect the evaluation findings and are prioritized based on input from patients, families and team members.
Requirements:
Experience: New graduate occupational therapist (Prefer 1-year of experience)
Education: B.S. in Occupational Therapy - masters preferred
Licensure: Licensure: VA License required
Certification: Certification: BLS through American Heart Association (AHA)
Special Skills: Basic computer knowledge, proficient in English verbal and written skill
About Inova Health System:
Inova’s hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.
We are proud to be named one of Forbes’ 2022 Best Employers for Women, #11 of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournal’s national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality.
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