Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Yuma, AZ

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) in Yuma, Arizona, 85364!

About The Position

Job Title : Occupational Therapist

Profession : Occupational Therapist

Specialty : Rehabilitation

Duration : Full-time

Shift : 8 Hour Days

Hours per Shift : 40 hours per week

Experience : 1 year previous experience in a hospital setting preferred

License : Current Occupational Therapy license from state of practice

Certifications : BLS certification required

Must-Have :

• Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) preferred

Description :

This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration, and supervision of occupational therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures.

This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Evaluates patients' functional abilities and limitations.

Determines if intervention is needed.

Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals.

Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame.

Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors.

Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, and patient-related.

Collaborates with patient and family / caregiver when setting goals.

Initiates discharge planning.

Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.

Implements individualized treatment plans with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs.

Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner.

Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies the plan of care as indicated.

Involves patient and family / caregiver in the treatment and decision-making process.

Provides ongoing education to physicians, nurses, patients, families / caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.

Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies.

Documents legibly and completes documentation within established time frames.

Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques / plans.

Documentation reflects a comprehensive assessment of patient progress or lack of progress.

Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.

Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow-through of care.

Communicates evaluation / treatment results and patient progress to the interdisciplinary team.

Communicates in a clear and timely manner.

Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem-solving to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and / or current literature.

Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts.

Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.

Demonstrates appropriate direction and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality, cost-effective patient care.

Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel.

Assures competency of personnel prior to delegation of tasks.

Participates in department / facility process improvements.

Meets productivity standards set by the department.

This position interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as community providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient.

Also interacts with physician offices in order to report, request, or clarify information.

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