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KidsCare Home Health

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

KidsCare Home Health, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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KidsCare Home Health . KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist owned and operated home health company. We are seeking to immediately hire an

Occupational Therapist . We provide therapy services to children with special needs in the comfort of their own homes. If you have a passion for pediatrics and making a difference in your community, while enjoying work-life balance, KidsCare is the place for you! At KidsCare we value our CARE culture and offer a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, 401K, professional development funds and tuition reimbursement. What Sets Us Apart

The Therapist Owned/Operated - We understand your challenges firsthand. Ethically Centered - Our clients and therapists are our top priority. Work Life Balance - Choose your caseload size based on your lifestyle needs. Create Your Own Schedule - Choose patients and treatment times. Responsibilities

Examine, evaluate, and administer remedial treatments for pediatric patients. Provide clinical treatment to patients including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family/caregiver training and counseling regarding status, progress, goals, home programming and discharge planning. Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines. Maintain appropriate communication with the pediatric patient and family regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process. Refer patients and family members to appropriate services including other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate. Consult with physician on patient progress and maintain appropriate records. Maintain supplies and equipment. Present at internal and external public education functions which may include periodic in-service presentations. Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. Attend Continuing Education activities and expand scope of service. Maintain adequate caseload with appropriate productivity. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals. Collaborate with others through knowledge and skills sharing. Participate in the mentoring of students and new hires. Participate in professional organizations and activities. Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing all job responsibilities. Serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed. Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures. Other duties as assigned. Education And Work Experience Requirements

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required. Current state-issued professional licensure. Valid state driver license. CPR certified. Pediatric clinical experience preferred. Home health experience preferred. Other Qualifications And Skills

Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups. Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to interpret instruction and solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping and routine database activity. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Physical Demands / Working Environment

Spends time in standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, and crawling activities. Hands-on work; will handle, feel, talk, and hear; diverse indoor residential or childcare settings. Moderate physical activity required for therapy. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise environment typical of a business office with computers, phones, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Pay Range for this role is $58-65 per session and is based on skill set and experience. We offer a full benefits package to include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, 401K, company car and tuition reimbursement.

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