Occupational Therapist 500000 Sign on bonus
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JOB SUMMARY The Occupational Therapist will provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to assigned patients. They will help patients reach maximum performance level and to use skills learned to the fullest to function in the community within the limits of their capabilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Provides consultation in areas such as environmental design adaptive equipment proper positioning of patients to prevent contractures and splinting and to agencies such as local schools nursing homes visiting nurse associations and general hospitals. Administers and writes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with departmental standards and procedures. Maintains timely and accurate patient records and reports. Designs and administers treatment programs to increase patients levels of functioning. Uses therapeutic exercises and activities to improve or maintain strength range of motion and finemotor coordination. Instructs patients in adapted techniques and the use of adaptive equipment for meal preparation home management dressing feeding and other selfcare skills. Trains patients in the use of upperextremity prosthetic devices to resume previous daily routines. Participates in home assessments. Provides therapy for neurological integration; administers sensormotor integration treatment techniques and visual perceptualmotor remediation programs. Uses activities to increase developmental levels of patients. Designs and provides individualized therapy for adult learningdisabled patients. Administers treatment programs to patients with a variety of conditions including orthopedic neurologic cardiac and balance disorders. Uses activities to improve judgment skills reality orientation and organizational skills. Provides prevention therapy to maintain functional skills; instructs patients in energy conservation joint protection safety techniques for sensory loss and transferring and visual field deficits; instructs patients families in personal care for patients especially proper transfer techniques to avoid back strain. Administers prevocational programs to prepare patients to return to or enter a work setting. Provides activities to assess patients organizational skills attention spans cognitive abilities coordination (fine and grossmotor) and adaptiveequipment needs. Designs home programs and instructs patients or families in carrying out such programs. Perform related duties as assigned by management. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Meets dress code standards for the department; appearance is neat and clean. Checks work email at a minimum of once per shift. Completes all mandatory education within given timeframe. Maintains regulatory requirements. Reports to work on time and as scheduled. Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community. Attends annual review and department inservices as scheduled. Attends at least 75 of staff meetings; reviews all monthly staff meeting minutes. Actively checks and responds to emails. Actively participates in the department s quality improvement (QI) activities. Complies with all organizational policies and employee handbook. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission vision and values of the organization as well as the focus of the department. All Ferry County Health employees are required to maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy state and federal regulations including not but limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Work Experience Requirements Bachelors Masters or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy required. One year of experience preferred but new grads welcome. Current valid WA state Occupational Therapist license (or in the process of obtaining) required. OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES: Language Skills Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers patients customers and the general public. Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical solutions. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. PHYSICAL AND / OR MENTAL DEMANDS: The attached Work Environment & Physical Demands addendum indicates the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: The Standards of Behavior were developed to reflect Ferry County Health s commitment to excellent community healthcare. The employee s commitment to practice these Standards of Behavior will promote an optimal environment of care and foster a positive work environment. Every employee is responsible for and must follow the Standards of Behavior. THE ORGANIZATION: Ferry County Memorial Hospital (dba Ferry County Health) was established in Republic Washington in 1945 and moved to its present facility in June of 1974. Until 1989 the Hospital was operated by the Ferry County Hospital Association a private group composed of members of the community. Ferry County Health is dedicated to improving health and saving lives in our community. Ferry County s Mission Statement is: To strengthen the health and wellbeing of our community through partnership and trust. Ferry County Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Shift: Day
Specialty Type: Rehabilitation Therapy
Sub Specialties: Occupational Therapist
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Employment Type
Full Time
