Rehab Occupational Therapist (In & Out patient)

MUST HAVE :Current Occupational Therapy License issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. Valid registration and certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Previous experience in occupational therapy preferred. Meets the patients goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription. Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts practice in functional prevocational vocational and homemaking skills activities of daily living and sensorimotor educational recreational and social activities; directing aides technicians and assistants. Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individuals physical capacity intelligence level and interest. Prepares patient for return to employment by consulting with employers; determining potential employee difficulties; retraining employees; helping employers understand necessary physical and job result accommodations. Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing noting and evaluating patients progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications. Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians nurses social workers and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences. Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients families and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Develops occupational therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs. Complies with federal state and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Job Relationships: Responsible to the Rehabilitation Services Director. Interrelationships: Works closely with the Rehabilitation Services Manger and related clinical departments. Supervises Rehab Aides. Required Education & Experience: Possession of an Occupational Therapy License issued by the state of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. Possession of a valid registration certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Previous experience preferred. Knowledge of principles methods and procedures for diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions and for career counseling and guidance. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability personality and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar. Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training effects. BLS required. Physical Demands: Long periods of time walking bending stooping and squatting. Must have full range of movements of all major joints. Must be able to perform at a physical effort level equal to medium as defined by the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently and sit up to 2 hours at a time. Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment and computers. Working Conditions: Works indoors in well-lighted ventilated area. May be exposed to communicable disease and hazardous materials may deal with and help maintain department equipment. Possibility of injury from moving patients and heavy appliances. Safety and Security: The individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Shift: Monday-Friday Day Shift

Specialty Type: Rehabilitation Therapy

Sub Specialties: Occupational Therapist

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