Occupational Therapist OT - Acute Care - PRN - Kings Mills Hospital
Occupational Therapist OT - Acute Care - PRN - Kings Mills Hospital
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Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
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Days (United States of America)Looking to fill PRN positions at our new hospital Kings Mills!
Evaluates plans and implements Occupational Therapy services for the patient according to standards of practice of the profession laws governing practice by the State of Ohio and facility and department policies and procedures. Collaborates with the patient family and treatment team to maximize functional outcomes for the patient.
- Obtains and interprets prescriptions/orders for services with physician/referral source as required. Assesses and evaluates patients using appropriate nonstandardized and standardized tests. Ensures completion of patient precertification/authorization requirements as needed. Completes thorough charting of services. Demonstrates knowledge in growth and development necessary for evaluation of adolescent adult and geriatric patients. (pediatric as required by site).
- Develops individualized treatment program consistent with patients age diagnosis functional status and personal goals. The patient and/or family/caregiver are included in development of attainable goals.
- Selects and administers appropriate techniques modalities and interventions to maximize outcomes. Monitors patients response to treatment and modifies the plan as needed. Demonstrates knowledge in growth and development necessary for treatment of adolescent adult and geriatric patients (pediatric as required by site). Locations for treatment and evaluation include the hospital/clinic and settings in the community.
- Effectively communicates to patient family/caregiver and treatment team both orally and in writing.
- Collaborates with the patient family/caregiver and treatment team in planning for discharge. Provides patient and family/caregiver education and training. Makes appropriate discharge recommendations and obtains and/or recommends appropriate assistive equipment.
- Promotes the profession by participating in the Clinical Education program and providing education to others.
- Maintains competency by participation in continuing education inservices and other learning opportunities. Meets standards for all required reviews of competency.
- Shares responsibility for common goals of the team by carrying caseload consistent with peers maintaining the work environment and inventories adjusting individual responsibilities to meet needs of department/work environment and positively representing department and profession to others.
- Participates in process improvement by identification of improvement opportunities for patient care data collection and solutions to identified problems.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Required: Graduate of accredited program in Occupational Therapy with minimum of a Bachelors degree. Holds a current Occupational Therapy license from the State of Ohio in good standing. Maintains CPR Certification.
Preferred:Graduate of accredited program in Occupational Therapy with Masters level degree. Certification in a specialty area for example: CHT NDT Lyphedema etc
Minimum Years and Type of Experience:Experience preferred but not required
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Preferred:Experience with electronic medical records
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
SS Human Resources Talent AcquisitionIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Part-Time
