Role OverviewNemours Children's Hospital, Delaware is hiring a Casual/PRN Occupational Therapist to provide coverage as needed in our inpatient programs located in Wilmington, DE. Coverage needs include weekends. This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing Therapy team.
What You Will Do
Provides discipline specific patient examination, evaluation, intervention, documentation, parent/caregiver education, communication, and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies as appropriate within the discipline specific scope of practice and the guidelines designated by the department and the Delaware Valley policies and procedures.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics and adolescents. Demonstrates proficiency in the care of neonates as required by assignment.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy or its equivalent from an ACOTE-accredited university required.
- Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required.
- State of Delaware Occupational Therapist License required upon hire.
- American Heart Association BLS certification required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
- Member of professional specialty organizations (AOTA, State Occupational Therapy Assoc.) preferred.
- Experience with physically and/or mentally challenged populations preferred.
- Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics preferred.
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