PRN Inpatient Occupational Therapist

About this Job : General Summary of Position

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to patients to include but not limited to screening and evaluation treatment planning treatment implementation treatment re-assessment and revision patient / client re-evaluation discharge planning and documentation. The Occupational Therapist participates as requested in program planning and protocol development and assists the team in meeting established goals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent history information performance of specific assessments and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates patient and family in the goals setting.
• Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings the patient's presentation and the evolving health care environment. Consults with other healthcare professionals as indicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and / or the need for medical / rehabilitation consultation.
• Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care. Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care activities in light of our evolving health care environment painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focused initial evaluation / plan of care that establishes baseline and goals legible daily encounter notes interim progress summaries and discharge evaluation.
• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manage an accurate schedule. Is timely and punctual for meetings. Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility adaptability creativity and actions / behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in hospital and community-based marketing activities as appropriate to your role.
• Contributes to the development and achievement of established department goals and objective. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assign students. Assists with orientation and mentoring of new staff students volunteers and technicians

Minimal Qualifications

Education

Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

This position has a hiring range of : USD $60.00 - USD $60.00 / Hr.