Occupational Therapist (Deptford, NJ), Casual/PRN

Nemours is seeking an Occupational Therapist (CASUAL/PRN), to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Deptford, NJ.

This is a PRN OT position for coverage as needed in our outpatient pediatric setting.  Focus of coverage will be on primary skill set/experience area and training provided in other areas as needed. 

Provides Occupational Therapy evaluation, treatment, and consultation to patients referred to the Nemours Children’s Hospital Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Services Department.  Services are provided under the prescription of a physician and within the guidelines designated by departmental and hospital policies and procedures.  Occupational Therapist demonstrates proficiency in the care of pediatrics for patients ages birth to 21yo.  

• Demonstrates competency in pediatric Occupational Therapy as per department clinical competencies. 
• Staff development: assesses existing and develops new activities that promote general knowledge and professionalism within the department; participates in peer review process. 
• Clinical Education: Assists in mentoring affiliating occupational therapy students, new occupational therapy staff, support personnel, and volunteers. 
• Keeps current with trends and research in the field of Occupational Therapy.
• Professional Development:  Attends in-services/continuing education, provides updates in the form of in-services to associates.  Participates in professional learning opportunities as required by state specifications and Nemours.  Developing ties with professional organizations. Provides educational in-services and experiences to the discipline/program and outside community. 
• Program Development: participates in activities to increase program use, awareness, and marketing. Attends program meetings. Contributes to achievement of department/program goals. Collaborates with community partners and participates in occupational therapy related community events.  Provides outreach assistance to outside professionals concerning children with occupational therapy needs. 
• Works collaboratively with other departments and specialties. 
• Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy and The Joint Commission, and CARF standards.
• Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Maintains knowledge of insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.

Job 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.  New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences.
• State of New Jersey Occupational Therapist License required upon hire.  Compact licensure is acceptable for primary licensure when the practitioner is eligible and maintains an active home-state license in a Compact state.
• 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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