PRN Occupational Therapist
PRN Occupational Therapist
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07-04-2025
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07-04-2025
Job Description
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Reports to: Facility Rehab Director/Regional Director
FLSA Status: NonExempt
Classification: Clinical
Supervises: Occupational Therapy Assistants and Students
Position Summary:
Reports to: Facility Rehab Director/Regional Director
FLSA Status: NonExempt
Classification: Clinical
Supervises: Occupational Therapy Assistants and Students
Position Summary:
Provides Occupational Therapy and related services for patients caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy Guidelines. Provides quality Occupational Therapy including: Evaluation of patients development of initial and ongoing treatments and discharge plans supervision of assistants and participation in case management. Represents a commitment to quality of care in all interactions with patients caregivers and facility staff. Adheres to all state regulations regarding Occupational Therapy.
Qualifications Required:
Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
Valid Occupational Therapy License to practice in appropriate state(s)
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Effective leadership and customer relations skills
Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems
Qualifications Required:
Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
Valid Occupational Therapy License to practice in appropriate state(s)
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Effective leadership and customer relations skills
Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Ensures of doctors orders
Provides Occupational Therapy screening and evaluation to determine patients current physical status
Develops and implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes and adheres to professional standards of practice
Oversees and participates in the maintenance of therapy records
Ensures availability of supplies and equipment
Maintains appropriate patient schedules as per established guidelines
Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical records as it relates to reimbursement guidelines accuracy of billing information and facility requirements
Participates in patient family and facility meetings as appropriate
Follows administrative policies and procedures including those related to emergency procedures infectious disease control and safety
Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for facility staff residents families and rehabilitation staff
Initiates new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of facility residents
Participates in continuous quality improvement
Patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting 50 pounds of dead weight alone
Able to walk bend stand and reach consistently during a work day/shift
Performs other related duties as required and assigned
Success Factors/Job Competencies:
Results Orientation Meets current objectives and positions the organization for further growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department.
Social Sensitivity Builds positive relationships based on respect for others. Demonstrates a helpful and positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with peers medical staff patients visitors and families.
Quality Outcomes Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality. Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.
Safe Working Environment Demonstrates an awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the facility with an emphasis on maintaining a safe environment for all persons working and living in the facility.
Accident/Injury Reporting Reports any accidents injuries and unsafe equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift.
Unsafe Conditions Immediately reports and corrects if possible unsafe conditions and equipment.
Workplace Standards Complies with relevant regulations standards and policies governing safe workplace environment (OSHA JCAHO etc.
Safety Techniques Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facilitys safety program by attending safetyrelated training as mandated upon hire and thereafter as required by facility.
Education Participates in required inservice and educational programs on a continual basis.
Attendance and Punctuality Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting to and completing work at assigned times.
Universal Precautions Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered infectious regardless of the status.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is consistently required to walk stand sit lift equipment reach with hands and arms stoop talk and hear. Employee must consistently lift and reposition patients.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee shares work space with other employees; therefore the environment can become crowded and noisy.
General Signoff:
The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures while employed.
Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. Summit Care will advise employees of any changes in their job duties.
Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. Summit Care will advise employees of any changes in their job duties.
We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race marital status sex age color religion national origin veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
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