Occupational Therapist Sensory Integration

Join a high performing team of specialized occupational therapists located out of the Highlands Ranch Therapy Care location at Children’s Hospital Colorado. This position includes evaluation and treatment of children sensory integration dysfunction and autism.  The population includes children with developmental delays, a variety of mental health conditions, etc. There are opportunities for mentorship, leadership, and supervision of therapy aides and students. Our clinic has multiple disciplines to collaborate with, including speech therapy, physical therapy, learning specialists and mental health providers. This role is an entry level position within our Career Advancement Program.  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• EDUCATION –Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or related field of study. 
• EXPERIENCE – 3 years sensory integration/autism experience preferred.
• CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR
• LICENSURE - Colorado State Registration for Occupational Therapy - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy; Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Collaboration: Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools and other providers to ensure continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services.
• Documentation: Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for format, location and time frames.
• Evaluation/Re-evaluations: Independently evaluates children from birth to 21 years of age, with a variety of diagnosis, in specialized programs, on inpatient and/or outpatient units. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
• Financial Responsibility: Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
• Leadership and/or Professionalism- Demonstrates professional behaviors; adheres to hospital and departmental policies and promotes personal and departmental development through participation in development activities to improve the patient experience and quality goals of the department and hospital.
• Provides consultation and education to families.
• Treatment: Treat children ages birth to 21 years of age, with a variety of diagnoses, and in specialized programs on inpatient and outpatient units. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services. Seeks out appropriate mentoring/training and consults with relative Program Coordinator and/or assigned mentor for complex patient diagnoses.

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Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years.

Here, the nation’s brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist’s outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we’re making new strides every day.

We’ve been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation’s top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties.

Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat.

That’s why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors.

A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it’s different.