Occupational Therapist PRN weekends
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Job Location:
Longview, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
What We Offer
401k
Flexible scheduling
Education assistance (Full time and part time only)
Student Loan Repayment (Full Time and Part time only)
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist evaluates plans and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients ability to perform daily living and work activities as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals reassessing progress regularly and maintaining thorough documentation.
Essential Functions
- Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients physical cognitive and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly.
- Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
- Provides safe and effective treatment interventions including therapeutic exercises adaptive equipment training and patient education with appropriate documentation for each session.
- Regularly reassesses patient progress updating treatment plans as needed and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team including physicians nurses and other rehabilitation professionals to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
- Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
- Maintains a clean safe and organized environment for patients and staff ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
- Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
- Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
- Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles practices and evidence-based interventions.
- Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients families and interdisciplinary team members.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
- Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
- Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.
- Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
Licenses and Certifications
- OT - Occupational Therapist Registered issued by the state regulatory board required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
To Apply please email
INDRESPTHER
Required Experience:
IC
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
