Occupational Therapist Acute Rehab Unit

$15k Signing Bonus

At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Responsible for assessment and direct administration of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.

Essential Functions

• Interacts professionally with patients / families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious / spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem solving techniques which foster positive outcomes.
• Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians, therapy aides, students, and other support personnel.
• Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication. according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.
• Administers treatment involving application of physical agent modalities using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard occupational therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
• Plans, prepares, and carries out individually designed programs of treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires. Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
• Plans and / or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection / use of adaptive equipment and support programs.

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