Occupational Therapist III

Position Location: Main Campus

Schedule: 8am-430/weekends

Position Type: Inpatient

The Occupational Therapist III will be responsible to provide advanced skill and expertise therapy services to a wide spectrum of pediatric disabilities and conditions. Must be knowledgeable in evidence based and current practice standards for pediatric care, assume primary responsibilities for a specialty area or primary clinic and act as a mentor to other health care professionals. Will be able to appropriately model professional behavior in all interactions and will work collaboratively with leadership and program manager to provide updates for clinical and administrative operations of the Physical and Occupational Therapy Departments.

Master's Degree - Graduate of Accredited Occupational Therapy Program- Required

• Six years of experience with a minimum of 5 years within expressed pediatric specialty area - Required
• Experience with mentorship, clinical instruction, research, or program development - Preferred

Required Licenses and Certifications
Occupational Therapist License - Applicable to Job Location Upon Hire (District of Columbia) - Required

• Evaluate and treat patients incorporating advanced best practice and research driven techniques pursuant to practice acts.

• Has ongoing evidence of recognized advanced competency in 3-4 clinical areas with recognized clinical expertise in 1-2 specialty areas.

• Consistent use of advanced treatment techniques to achieve consistent progress and positive outcomes

• Assumes primary clinic or specialty responsibilities including a significant new program development and education of therapy staff

• Comply with departmental policies and procedures for inpatient and outpatient documentation.

• Ensure documentation of aides and students are reviewed and co-signed

• Acts as a mentor to staff to share clinical expertise and advance program development

• Participates in 1-2 multidisciplinary team committees, clinics or rounds as a major contributor.

• Presents a minimum of one case study addressing outcome and efficacy of treatment within department annually

• Presents 1-2 in-service on evidence-based practice or research to staff and other allied health professionals annually.

• Assists in identifying staff education and clinical development needs and suggests viable improvement

• Complete all administrative assignments to include billing, Beartime and requested operations input on time.

• Participate in data collection on research projects and PI initiatives.

• Identify need for change in current policies and procedures to reflect update in care and best practice.

• Pursues or completes advanced degree or certification

• Presents 1 lecture annually as part of a larger educational course

• Participates and acts as a lead in one major department/hospital committee task force annually

• Participates in Research, PI project or grant writing as a planner or principal investigator resulting in formal presentation, poster or publication in a recognized professional organization.