Occupational Therapist Psych Nursing St Elizabeths Medical Center 40 Hours Days
Occupational Therapist Psych Nursing St Elizabeths Medical Center 40 Hours Days
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Job Description
therapeutic group programming including recreational therapeutic activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess patients cognitive abilities coping skills mobility (adaptive equipment) and sensory modulation needs
Evaluate ADL performance and ability to participate in group programming via observation interviews group
assessments and the use of standardized assessment tools
Develop and maintain Sensory Programming and interventions for patient deescalation/soothing
Serve as a resource clinician to unit staff ; provide training in sensory diet interventions/techniques
Develop and maintain the Geriatric Psychiatry Group Therapeutic Group Activities Program
Define goals and objective measures for group documentation
Supervise COTA/CTRS staff
Research and support evidencedbased practice initiatives and revise programming accordingly
Serve on Nurse Practice Council Fall and Restraint Prevention Teams
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a
professional responsible and courteous environment.
1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
2. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures values
beliefs and ages utilizing interpreters when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge and Skills
Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments within the OTR/L scope of practice
Ability to complete all required documentation in an accurate and timely fashion according to accepted practice and standard of care
Demonstrated commitment to continuing education in field of expertise
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in an interdisciplinary setting
Education/Experience/Licensure/Technical/Other:
I. Education: B.S. prior to 2007; M.S. post 2007
II. Experience (Type & Length): Two years experience in an occupational therapy setting required; 1 year in a psychiatric setting preferred
III. Certification/Licensure: MA License required; National Registration required
IV. Software/Hardware: Meditech 6.0 experience a plus; Microsoft Outlook; Word; Excel
V. Other: American Heart Association CPR certification
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Employment Type
Full-Time
