Occupational Therapist PRN

Job Description

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, administers and directs the administration of therapeutic procedures utilized in rehabilitation med as prescribed by a referring physician; establishes goals of Occupational therapy, and re-assess patient's progress at regular timely interval, supporting findings with written documentation. Collaborates with inter-disciplinary team to improve patients' outcomes, while respecting patients privacy and rights.

Essential Functions

• Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration.
• Communicates appropriate information to lead staff member, supervisor, manager or director in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clear, neat and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Provides clear, consistent and legible documentation.
• Demonstrates population appropriate competencies for all relevant patient populations.
• Accurately performs a complete occupational therapy evaluation and documents.
• Completely develops a comprehensive, precise and well documented treatment plan that can be administered by other OT's or COTA's.
• Appropriately administers safe and effective treatment with corresponding documentation.
• Carefully re-assesses plan of care in appropriate time frame. Changes made as needed.
• Safely operates all treatment equipment.
• Establishes priorities for maximizing productively.
• Accurately and legibly reflects billing in documentation.
• Participates in orienting new staff. Serves as a mentor to students.
• Accurately collects improvement performance data as directed.
• Actively participates in the development and implementation of process improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree graduate of accredited OT program required
• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred
• 2-4 years experience in Occupational Therapy preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth understanding of therapeutic procedures and rehabilitation medicine to evaluate and administer effective treatments.
• Ability to assess patients’ conditions and establish appropriate occupational therapy goals.
• Strong skills in documenting patient progress and therapeutic outcomes accurately.
• Ability to work effectively with an inter-disciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.
• Knowledge of patient privacy regulations and a commitment to upholding patient rights.
• Expertise in various rehabilitation techniques and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to analyze patient progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Skill in identifying challenges and developing effective solutions for patient care.
• A caring attitude to provide support and encouragement to patients during their rehabilitation journey.

Licenses and Certifications

• OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered Valid State Specific OT license required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Current American Heart Association BLS preferred