Occupational Therapist (4584)
About the job
Using discretion and independent judgment, the Occupational Therapist provides age-appropriate services for adult to geriatric patients, including: comprehensive assessment, direct treatment to individuals and groups, supervision of treatment delivered by the COTA or tech, development of a home exercise program, patient/family instruction, participation in team and family conferences, evaluation and selection of adaptive equipment, participation in PI programs, and documentation of services according to hospital and department standards.
• This position involves direct patient care.
• Initiates evaluation and completes it within 3 days of receiving order.
• Evaluates the patient to determine rehab potential, identifies needs, and sets goals to be used in the team plan of care.
• Identifies appropriate parts of the evaluation when completion is not possible, prioritizes treatment, and completes per policy.
• Seeks out resources in difficult cases.
• Sets initial STG's and LTG's.
• Collaborates with patient and family in goal setting and achievement.
• Schedules patient at appropriate time for therapy.
• Identifies patient and family education needs.
• Attends PTC weekly, or supplies information to therapy representative, and functions as an active participant of the ID team.
• Collaborates with the team to establish interdisciplinary team goals.
• Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, and reports broken or faulty equipment.
• Follows medical regimen developed for the patient, is aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.).
• Utilizes the following safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, etc.
• Utilizes treatment approaches according to established OT protocols and policies.
• Utilizes alternatives or other innovative approaches.
• Completes a bi-weekly summary in conjunction with the POC.
• Documents on the ID progress notes daily.
• Documents daily units of treatment on the charge sheet.
• Writes orders on the physician order sheet as indicated according to hospital policy.
• Completes D/C summary within 3 days of discharge.
• Completes appropriate discharge planning in the following areas: Provides home evaluation as indicated. Is aware of financial situation and plans care appropriately. Ensures that patient is aware of home/work place accessibility. Ensures patient awareness of needed equipment, and makes plans to secure it. Designs a home exercise program to address all pre-existing problems. Makes all appropriate referrals at D/C.
• Serves as a member of the Performance Improvement team.
• Actively participates in department team meetings.
• Conducts inservices for other staff members as needed or identified.
• Participates in weekend and holiday rotation as needed.
• Participates in student supervision as indicated.
• Assists in the interview process for new therapy department employees as needed.
Benefits:
We are always growing and there are many opportunities for advancement to managerial, directorial and executive roles around the country. We know that our employees work hard, so we offer an excellent and competitive salary and benefits package as well as opportunities to share in our company’s financial growth and success. Furthermore, we make sure that you have the tools and technology you need to be able to do your job well, give quality care and seize the opportunities we offer.
Benefits include:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Cancer/Critical Illness insurance
Life insurance
401(K) retirement plan with company match
Flexible spending accounts
Paid time-off
Holiday pay
Voluntary term life insurance
Supplemental Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Disability gap insurance
Accident insurance
MedSupport insurance
Employee Assistance Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Bereavement Pay
Orientation period
Continuing Education Units through Online Management System
Job Requirements
Must be a graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association approved physical therapy program.
Must have a current license to practice occupational therapy by Board of Occupational & Physical Therapy Examiners.
Current CPR certification required.
