Occupational Therapist Monroe Regional Hospital
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Job Location:
Monroe, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location:
Monroe Regional HospitalDepartment:
Occupational TherapyWeekly Hours:
0Status:
Per DiemShift:
Days (United States of America)Job Summary:
Develops and administers occupational therapy treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation of physically disabled patients and to maximize function and independence. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore reinforce and enhance performance. Facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity.
As patients work through physical rehabilitation the Occupational Therapist will guide them through a treatment program to restore reinforce and enhance performance.
Through collaboration with the patient you will establish goals and track progress through their rehabilitation.
This role allows you to be a mentor to OTAs students and volunteers. You will also participate in program development performance improvement projects and other committees.
All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise
- Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (infant pediatric adolescent adult and/or geriatric).
- Demonstrates competence awareness and sensitivity of the physical emotional and socio-psychological needs of infants through geriatrics.
- Conducts occupational therapy evaluations. Demonstrates skill in appropriate selection administration and interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessments using age specific criteria for each age population served.
- Develops and implements an occupational therapy treatment plan according to a valid prescription and in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Establishes a plan of care for each patient including mutually established goals taking into account patient age and educational level. Progress toward goals will be documented and reported to the physician per departmental and applicable regulatory policy.
- Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records according to departmental protocols and demonstrate basic competency for completing accurate billing and electronic documentation.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize departmental equipment safely and appropriately for patient care activities.
- Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards.
- Demonstrates professionalism in clinical practice. Understands and abides by ProMedicas mission and values in all interactions with patients visitors and co-workers.
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical emotional language and cognitive impairments taking into account age and educational level as measured by competencies.
- Provides oversight and mentoring for OTAs students and volunteers.
- Participates in program development performance improvement projects and other committees as assigned.
- Manages and maintains productivity standards as established by the department.
- Provides occupational therapy in a variety of clinical settings and may be required to travel between ProMedica locations.
- Performs other duties as directed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor Master or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
License: Current OT License in State of practice
Certification: BLS
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DETAILS:
Primarily inpatient coverage with potential for outpatient hours
Schedule details
Weekly schedule: Flexible based upon availability and department needs.
Weekend schedule: One weekend shift required per month; Additional weekends preferred.
Holiday rotation: One Holiday/year requirement
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Access to Medbridge Learning Platform
Commitment to Evidence-Based Practice
Structured Mentorship Program for new employees
The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.
ProMedica is a mission-driven not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services including acute and ambulatory care a dental plan and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of more information about ProMedica please visit provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family your finances and your personal well-being. Its what makes us one of the best places to work and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin ancestry religion sex/gender (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression age physical or mental disability military or protected veteran status citizenship familial or marital status genetics or any other legally protected compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica please contact
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
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
