Outpatient Occupational Therapist, Ortho / Neuro, Medical Center East, PRN

Primary Location :

JHHS - Med Center East - UMC

Address :

3920 Dutchman LaneLouisville, KY 40207

Shift :

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description Summary :

The Occupational Therapist I (Outpatient) is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to the facility. This includes patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist functions as an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives.

Job Description :

Essential Functions :

• Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patients' potential for functional independence, all in accordance with acceptable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures
• Communicates patient status (e.g., evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals) by providing timely written or verbal communication to physicians and therapy customers (e.g., patients)

Consistently establishes and maintains effective working relations with, patients and family members, internal customers, and external customers

Self-monitor workflow to ensure productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements are consistently met and reviews work of staff / personnel accordingly.

Additional Job Description :

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications