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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Occupational Therapist works with patients by providing comprehensive evaluations, treatments and education for program participants/families which are consistent with patient's individualized needs and carried out within an interdisciplinary environment.

• Conduct executive function exercises with patients, review monthly cognitive assessments and identify any gaps.

• Facilitates classes that teach patients how to cope with daily functional activities such as driving education, medication management, and wayfinding.

• Provides comprehensive evaluations and testing, occupational therapy treatments, and education to seriously ill patients or those having complex medical problems and families which are consistent with patient's individualized needs and carried out within an interdisciplinary environment.

• Assists in supervising support staff and students and in developing in-service training programs for continuing staff development. Performs other related duties as required.

• Maintains an established inventory of supplies; ensures the proper use and maintenance of equipment and maintains a work area which is free of debris and clutter.

• Participates in routine evaluations of quality assurance activities and consistency with established standards for patient care.

• Provides guidance and instruction on an ongoing basis to ensure efficient operations and supervises/orients students and support staff.

• Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patient's care.

• Assess and assists the staff in assessing complex patients and problems.

• Assists the department in performing peer reviews.

• Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.

• Offers the patient increased knowledge and skill within an identified area of expertise.

• Plans, develops and implements a results-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear, measurable goals.

• Modifies the treatment plan according to the patient's responses.

• Provides direct patient care; performs specialized treatments according to the patient's individualized plan of care.

• Collaborates with other members of the patient care team and uses community resources to plan for the continued care, support and follow-up of the patient after discharge.

• Recommends and procures appropriate equipment.

• Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate.

• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.

• Follows established protocols to document specifics related to the patient program/setting.

• Accurately records daily charges for services rendered.

• Practices organizational and universal standards for sterile technique and infection control in carrying out daily responsibilities including proper cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment and instruments.

• Provides consultation and direct assistance to staff in the management of patients.

• Conducts in-service programs, provides other staff with training in area of expertise and serves as a clinical instructor to students.

• Assists in providing consultation related to clinical management to professional community and community at large.

• Responds to request for professional information or advice and refers more complex matters to the appropriate staff.

• Assists the department in maintaining a clear and accurate interdisciplinary and interdepartmental information flow.

• Participates in committees addressing patient care related matters or other committees as requested by the department.

• May support and participate in research activities.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• This position will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to help to implement research study protocols related to an upper extremity therapy intervention study for infants and young children with cerebral palsy.

• Main responsibilities include performing study-related interventions and assessments, documentation of relevant information, and other research related tasks as indicated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited program.

• Successful completion of the National Registry Examination for Occupational Therapy within six months of employment.

• Must be eligible for or hold certification with the American Occupational Therapy Association.

• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Georgia by the time employment commences. One year of relevant experience.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

• Must have and maintain NBCOT certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication and team skills.

• Experience with families who have an infant or child with cerebral palsy, other motor related conditions, or special needs – especially in a research setting.

• Experience following a research protocol and collecting and entering data.

• The ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish, and have experience in early intervention within the Latinx community.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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Job Number 137887

Job Type Regular Part-Time

Division School Of Medicine

Department SOM: Peds: Neonatology

This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues: Position involves clinical patient contact.

Job Category Nursing and Clinical Services

Campus Location (For Posting) : City Atlanta

Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor

Remote Language for JD Primarily On Campus