Occupational Therapist PRN Wilkes Medical Center
Occupational Therapist PRN Wilkes Medical Center
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Job Description
The Wilkes Rehab team is seeking a parttime PRN occupational therapist to support inpatient and outpatient care. Excellent opportunity for learning and growth. A strong focus on evidence based and patient and family centered care are keys to success in this role.
Responsible for assessment diagnostic and /or treatment services to any person when so ordered by a physician dentist or podiatrist. Treatment is provided through the employment of physical means such as therapeutic exercise heat water electricity massage ultrasound and the use of rehabilitative procedures and devices. Will assist with acute outpatient and pediatric populations.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- PRN
- Located in North Wilkesboro NC
YOULL NEED
- Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of North Carolina with current licensure.
- CPR Certification every two years.
- Valid NC drivers license.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for the performance of specialized tests such as manual muscle testing goniometry and teaching occupational therapy procedures to the patient family and other health personnel.
- Performs both individual and comprehensive evaluations with multidisciplinary team members. Provides written summary of diagnostic findings to be incorporated into team plan.
- Plans intervention strategies and communicates effectively with families regarding the childs strengths and weaknesses; work may be performed in homes agencies preschools or clinics.
- Provides occupational therapy treatment services including neurodevelopmental and sensory motor therapy developmental stimulation home programming equipment demonstration or other treatment modality to enhance sensory motor functioning and general developmental status.
- Provides documentation of goals and objectives for therapy as well as the course and progress of interventions with the patient. Participates in IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) as needed.
- Participates in chart review of clinical records for quality assurance. Attend relevant workshops and update instruments/tools to ensure most beneficial practices for population served.
- Attends scheduled staff CDSA or other committee meetings as needed.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills
- Contact with patients family members visitors coworkers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances
- Ability to work with infant pediatric adolescent adult and older adult patients
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations
- Ability to work effectively with the team
Employment Type
Part-Time
