? (Immediate Start) Occupational Therapist
Company: Phoenix Children's
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: November 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Position Summary We currently have positions available in
Phoenix, Avondale, and Gilbert. This position provides occupational
therapy services to a pediatric population, neonate to adolescent,
including evaluation and treatment in independent living,
sensory-motor integration, cognitive and psychosocial skill.
Position Duties - Evaluates and treats patients with a wide range
of diagnoses including but not limited to: neurological,
sensorimotor, musculoskeletal, complex medical conditions, trauma,
and/or occupational performance disorders/delays. Demonstrates
knowledge of typical development and possesses skills necessary to
provide age appropriate services in areas of self-care and play
involving motor, sensory-integrative, cognitive, and psychosocial
functions. Uses pediatric-based behavior management strategies and
matches diagnostic/therapeutic interventions to age/ability of the
child using a framework of family-centered care. Establishes
appropriate treatment plans with age appropriate, functional, and
measurable goals with target timeframes. Obtains mutual agreement
upon discussion with family/guardian. Implements patient's plan of
care using treatment modalities including but not limited to:
exercise, splinting, taping, heat/cold, electrical stimulation,
massage, and ultrasound as prescribed by a physician. This may
include recommendations for dynamic medical equipment to maximize
function. Performs patient/family teaching for maximizing function
within the home/community and implementation of home program.
Provides care as outlined in standards of care section of the AOTA
and PCH Policies & Procedures Manual. - Maintains appropriate and
timely documentation in compliance with Joint Commission,
state/federal guidelines, and CARF standards, including
participation in Total Quality Management. - Organizes,
coordinates, and collaborates with other disciplines within the
hospital and resources within the community in order to maximize
value and effectiveness of plan of care. Participates in and
contributes to discharge planning, care conferences, school
re-entry, patient and family education, and outpatient rounds -
Builds and maintains rapport within the department, hospital, and
community, while professionally interacting with physicians,
families, and hospital/community personnel. This includes
preparation and participation in in-service training programs.
Supervises and directs assistive personnel including but not
limited to certified occupational therapy assistants, rehab
technicians, and students, providing input into their performance
evaluations. - Performs miscellaneous job related duties as
requested. Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & ValuesMission To
advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and
their families Vision Phoenix Children's will be the leading
pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for
exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical
education. We realize this vision by: - Offering the most
comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties -
Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments,
tools and technologies - Advancing education and training to shape
the next generation of clinical leaders - Advocating for the health
and well-being of children and families Values - We place children
and families at the center of all we do - We deliver exceptional
care, every day and in every way - We collaborate with colleagues,
partners and communities to amplify our impact - We set the
standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the
future - We are accountable for making the highest quality care
accessible and affordable
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