Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient

Per diem or casual Occupation Therapist covering Acute Care Hospital. Potential hours in Outpatient based on candidate experience. Coverage: Sick call, leave of absence and 6 weekends with one holiday a year. Minimum of 12 shifts per year

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on activities of daily living; Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results; Provides and/or fabricates assistive devices and/or splints; Monitors and evaluates outcomes and adjusts individualized treatment plan; Plans for and completes patient discharge including written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning and ordering equipment; Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders; Completes all required documentation including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries; Responsible for maintaining productivity standards and adhering to billing/documentation policies; Cleans up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat; Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices; Participates in performance improvement activities; Manages assigned caseload and informs site leadership of coverage needs; Pursues professional growth through continuing education courses; May supervise occupational therapy assistants and students

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards; Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State upon which you work; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA); No experience required; Intermediate computer skills; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards; Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication; Must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed; Position may require travel