OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST or ASSISTANT/PEDIATRICS

Description:The Occupational Therapist in Pediatrics is a therapist who demonstrates clinical expertise in the area of pediatric disorders. The clinical practice position requires an understanding of pediatric occupational therapy clinical care, research principles, and treatment techniques. The Occupational Therapist's responsibilities include assessment, planning, treatment, and ongoing evaluation of the provision of care for a diverse pediatric patient population. The Occupational Therapist provides patient and family education and support. The scope of pediatric occupational therapy services for patients and families includes all phases of care including prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and education/caregiver training. The Occupational Therapist works effectively on multidisciplinary teams and may be responsible for the supervision of department volunteers and clinical graduate students. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned department activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department. The Occupational Therapist maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in PI activities. The role requires critical thinking, collaboration and excellent communication skills. The Mission, Vision, and Core Values of the NSMC are incorporated into all areas of practice.Academic year school-based position. 35 hours/week over 3-4 days. Travel required.Qualifications:SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving skills and ability to make independent decisions.Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with patients and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 1 to 2 year of pediatric experience is preferred.EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university. Master's Degree preferred.List all LICENSE, CERTIFICATION and/or REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).Current certification in CPR.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceYour decision to join an organization is based on many considerations. At The North Shore Medical Center, we feel our benefit program plays a vital role in demonstrating the organization's commitment to its employees. NSMC's benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Retirement, Earned Time Off, Flexible Spending, Life and Disability Insurances, and Tuition Reimbursement.Job Location: Salem, MAJob Number: 2989Company URL: http://nsmc.partners.org/Company Profile:NSMC includes Salem Hospital in Salem, Massachusetts, and Union Hospital in Lynn, Massachusetts, both full-service community hospitals, as well as NSMC North Shore Children's Hospital, the NSMC Cancer Center, a freestanding cancer center in Peabody, Massachusetts, the NSMC Heart Center, and the NSMC Women's Center in Danvers, Massachusetts.The affiliation with Partners, which includes Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals, means that NSMC can offer a higher level of expertise and technology to patients on the North Shore.NSMC Salem Hospital is a 275-bed community teaching hospital that provides a full range of adult and pediatric services, including medicine, surgery, emergency care, ambulatory care, obstetrics, neonatal care, gynecology, and psychiatry services. It is recognized as a regional referral center for cardiology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and thoracic surgery services. NSMC Union Hospital in Lynn is a 130-bed community hospital that provides adult medical and surgical services, including emergency care, ambulatory care, cardiology, psychiatry, oncology, and orthopedic services, as well as a pain center and advanced minimally invasive procedures for the residents of the North Shore.Northshore Medical Center is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.