Assistant-Occupational Therapy (Outpatient-Pediatrics)
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Department
13 February, 2023
Full Time
Day
339159
Assistant-Occupational Therapy (Outpatient-Pediatrics)
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Job Description
Overview
This is an outpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility that offers PT, OT, and SLP services for children from birth to 13 years of age focusing on improving independence and increasing participation in everyday life. Opportunities in this setting include the outpatient clinic setting, NICU, and school systems. There is a multidisciplinary team of pediatric therapists at our facility who are dedicated to their patients and are in constant collaboration. Experience in pediatrics is preferred but is not required.
Performs direct patient care occupational therapy services under supervision of an Occupational Therapist. May assist with the training of field work and practicum students as well as provide guidance and supervision of support personnel. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations
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Qualifications for the Assistant-Occupational Therapy (Outpatient-Pediatrics) Role
Overview
This is an outpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility that offers PT, OT, and SLP services for children from birth to 13 years of age focusing on improving independence and increasing participation in everyday life. Opportunities in this setting include the outpatient clinic setting, NICU, and school systems. There is a multidisciplinary team of pediatric therapists at our facility who are dedicated to their patients and are in constant collaboration. Experience in pediatrics is preferred but is not required.
Performs direct patient care occupational therapy services under supervision of an Occupational Therapist. May assist with the training of field work and practicum students as well as provide guidance and supervision of support personnel. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations
- Requires graduation from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program, or if foreign trained, graduation from an assistant occupational therapy education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA. Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is preferred. Requires certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Indiana. Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
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