PRN Occupational Therapist
PRN Occupational Therapist
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Position Summary / Career Interest:
Under the supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services the occupational therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for the process of evaluation assessment diagnosis planning and implementation needed to deliver safe evidence based care. Position provides patient care for the Bone Joint & Spine Unit along with other ancillary departments to promote excellence in Knee Hip Replacement patient care.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Performs chart review; collects patient and/or caregiver interview information; and consults with other medical staff
- Develops initiates and/or revises an individualized plan of care that includes short and long-term goals for the patient/family based on objective tests measures and evaluation and reflects the plan of the entire health care team
- Carries out assessment and treatment techniques safely and in compliance with policy to facilitate achievement of expected goals; assesses patient response to intervention based upon expected goals; and supervises support staff according to staffs scope of practice
- Documents treatment and appropriate charges in an accurate and timely manner
- Coordinates patient care activities and communicates with other members of the healthcare team
- Facilitates system and institutional policies procedures and goals to evaluate impact on patient outcome
- Incorporates evidence based practice into therapy practice
- Uses interpersonal strategies with peers and other members of the healthcare team to promote effective team function and a sense of satisfaction by those involved
- Knee Hip Replacement Essential Functions:Provide assistance and training in functional mobility techniques including ambulation activities of daily living (ADL) and therapeutic exercise
- Communicate and educate nursing staff on patient mobility goals and status including use of assistive devices
- Communicate pain comfort level to nursing staff and provide for alternative measures to help with pain control
- Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Maintains a minimum of 4 hours annually in Knee/Hip education.
Required Licensure and Certification
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - State Board of Healing Arts
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Valid state issued commercial drivers license.
Time Type:
Part timeJob Requisition ID:
R-44277We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.
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