Occupational Therapist PEDS Relief
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department Overview
The purpose of this job/position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation Services patient care team byproviding occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for our pediatric population. Occupational therapyservices are intended to improve functional independence in self-care work/school and play/leisure and maybe pivotal to client discharge from the hospital community integration academic/professional success and/orquality of life. These services include but are not limited to: ADL (activities of daily living) training energyconservation strategies splint fabrication and monitoring exercise for improved functional range ofmotion/strength/endurance sensory integration activities developmental stimulation perceptual/cognitive training assistive technology and provision of appropriate adaptive equipment. The occupational therapist inthis position would be expected to serve clients in multiple areas of Doernbecher Childrens Hospital including the orthopedics hematology/oncology NICU PICU and outpatient services.
This position requires skills to both evaluate a patients functional performance and participation in activitiesof daily living as well as to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions to improve or enhance functionalperformance and independence. Assessment areas may include but are not limited to patients daily routinesof self-care feeding play school-related activities sensory integrative and perceptual-motor processingmotoric abilities prevocational skills and community living skills. Parent or caregiver education and trainingis an integral part of this position. This position requires the ability to use Evidence Based Practice andPractice Based Evidence in achieving functional outcomes.
Therapists evaluate each patient referred establish treatment goals and objectives develop and implementtreatment plans. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns assist with other educational researchactivities conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentationand productivity.
Relief employees must be available to work at least four (4) days per pay period as determined according to the department needs
Function/Duties of Position
Provides a Safe Therapeutic Enviorment
- Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees
- Utilizes proper posture sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling
- Considers the needs of patients employees medical staff volunteers vendors and members of the community in an informative courteous and compassionatemanner
- Maintains general good physical and mental health and self-care in order not to jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the hospital / clinical setting.
Service
- Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patients and family including both telephone and face-to-facesituations
- Uses I CARE for introduction and closing
- Demonstrates active listening skills and supportive professional/behavior at all times to patients families and staff
- Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously involving management when indicated
- Communicates with patients/families other health care team members in a time and cost efficient courteous manner
Provides Skilled Rehabilitation Treatment
- Prioritize care needs given medical necessity discharge plan medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation
- Performs and documents skilled patient care activities including direct treatment and caregiver/patient/family education
- Monitors and adjusts treatment plan specific to patient progress
- Facilitates routine patient activity plans with nursing and other caregivers
- Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patients condition and situation warrant
- Directs supports and provides supervision as required for PTAs Aides and volunteers
- Develops and enhances patient care program and patient outcomes in specialty area
- Documents treatment and other patient contacts in patients medical record in compliance with DNV OHSU OARs and third-party payer criteria
Other Duties as Assigned
Required Qualifications
Completion of an occupational therapy educational program that is recognized by the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board.
At the time of appointment must have at least a temporary permit
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
Limited Permit or Oregon occupational therapy license must be obtained at the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Pediatric Acute Rehab PICU NICU
Additional Details
- Routine inpatient hospital environment
All are welcome
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
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