Pediatric Occupational Therapist Pool

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Pediatric Occupational Therapist Pool/PRN who is passionate about providing outstanding customer outpatient and acute care service to our community. St. Joseph's Children's Hospital is well known throughout the southeast United States as a leader in pediatric care. With over 170 pediatric physician specialists representing 25 medical and surgical disciplines, the staff offers the care St. Joseph's Children's Hospital is known for.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Responsibilities:

• Working with the pediatric population, infant through teen (majority infant though school aged) to help develop the skills needed for daily living and participation in activities.
• Assessment: Conducting evaluations to assess a child's strengths and challenges in areas such as fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing, visual perceptual skills, self-care skills, and play skills.
• Treatment Planning: Developing individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and collaborating with the child, their family, and other healthcare professionals to set functional goals and interventions.
• Intervention: Providing therapeutic interventions to improve a child's ability to participate in activities at home, school, and in the community. This may involve activities to improve hand-eye coordination, sensory processing, motor planning, self-regulation, social skills, and independence in self-care tasks.
• Family Education and Support: Educating and supporting families to help them understand their child's needs and how to facilitate skill development at home. This may include teaching caregiver's strategies for adapting activities and environments to promote optimal functioning.
• Collaboration: Collaborating with other members of the healthcare team, such as physicians, speech therapists, physical therapists, educators, and psychologists, to ensure coordinated care and a holistic approach to addressing the child's needs.
• Documentation: Maintaining thorough documentation of assessments, treatment sessions, progress reports, and communication with other professionals involved in the child's care.
• Continuing Education: Staying updated on the latest research, techniques, and best practices in pediatric occupational therapy through continuing education and professional development activities.

Requirements:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• OT (Occupational Therapy)
• Or OT (Occupational Therapy) Eligible to obtain
• Required Bachelor's Occupational Therapy
• Preferred 1 year Occupational Therapy

Facility:
BayCare Health System, Rehab Pedi-SJCH

Location: St Joseph's Children's Hospital - Tampa, FL

Status: Pool, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 8:00a to 4:00p, varies/Days

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled