Job Information
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Occupational Therapist (OT): Pediatric in Watford City, North Dakota
POSITION: Occupational Therapist
COMPENSATION:Based on experience
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time
BENEFITS AND PERKS:
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- 100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b)
- Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit
- Service Awards and Recognition Programs
- 100% Paid Tuition Assistance (for qualified employees)
- Employer Provided Training Programs
- Free Membership to Connie Wold Wellness Center
- Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health
- Child Care Subsidy Program
- Options available for relocation reimbursement, housing, and student loan repayment.
- Continuing education paid or reimbursed
- Certain Branded clothing provided
- EAP available for all employees
- McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance
Occupational Therapist (Pediatric)
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Pediatric Occupational Therapist works with children and adolescents to assess and treat developmental, physical, or cognitive challenges that affect their ability to perform everyday tasks, like dressing, eating, writing, social interaction or playing, by providing therapy sessions focused on improving emotional regulation skills, fine motor skills, sensory integration, cognitive abilities, and self-care skills, aiming to enhance their independence and participation in daily life activities often collaborating with parents and educators to implement strategies across different environments.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:
Evaluating a child's physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities through standardized tests and clinical observations to identify areas needing therapy.
Implementing treatment plans through one-on-one sessions, addressing challenges like hand-eye coordination, grasp, manipulation, posture, and self-regulation.
Teaching parents and teachers strategies to support the child's progress at home and community.
Maintains patient occupational therapy records by recording clients progress for use by the occupational therapist.
Generates revenue by recording billing information of services rendered.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Serves and protects occupational therapy practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
Enhances occupational therapy practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Adapt to the variety of settings and situations that occur in a rural healthcare setting
Collaborating with team members to coordinate care and maximize the child's development.
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