Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Juneau, AK

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Patterns LLC to find a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) in Juneau, Alaska, 99821!

About The Position

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Provides assessments, performs evaluations, identifies therapy diagnoses, formulates therapy treatment plans with goals and implements treatment of Occupational Therapy services to patients. Is responsible as the primary therapy provider to implement, supervise and modify therapy plans of care, based on assessment of patient responses, to optimize the outcomes for each patient. Reviews clinical records and case histories. Attends care conferences, regular meetings / rounds and remains in contact with referring providers, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to review patient’s status and individual needs within the health care team concept. Collaborates with other team members to assure appropriate medical equipment is arranged and care plan is established prior to discharge. Documents patient encounter findings and treatments including diagnoses, treatment plans, recommendations and prognoses in appropriate format according to hospital and Home Health policies. Provides services in a timely manner after receipt of referral. Services both in-patient and out-patient populations and settings as assigned. Directs the work of support staff, students, or interns. Facilitates a healthcare partnership between providers, the patients, and their families. Develop, implement, and conduct patient education and therapy programs based on patient and / or family needs. Provides patients and families with home exercise programs to achieve their rehabilitative potential. Advises and instructs patients and family members regarding techniques, assistive devices and environmental modifications required to optimize the patient’s independence and quality of life in activities of daily living, work and leisure. Evaluates durable medical equipment / devices based on needs of patient. Home programs are clear and concise, and the provider ensures that these instructions are understood by asking for feedback and demonstration of programs by patient or caregivers. Programs are taught demonstrating sensitivity to cross cultural issues.
• Therapy services may be performed outside of Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center (MEMC) in conjunction with facility Home Health, Community Health Services programs and the community at large and may take place in locations including : Mt. Edgecumbe High School Student Health Clinic, facility Community Clinics, community senior centers, Pioneer Home, health / job fairs, patients’ home and / or workplace, and other collaborative efforts between Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center (MEMC) Rehabilitation Services Department and the community. This may involve participation with project or health promotion teams. Video conferencing may be used for training, patient encounters and administrative duties with off-site locations. Home visits may include evaluation of patient’s living arrangements, safety, level of function, use of Durable Medical Equipment, the need for environmental modifications and implementation of therapy plan in the home living environment. Workplace visits may include evaluation of patient’s techniques, tools and environment and interventions to optimize function of an impaired and / or injured worker in the workplace. Community based interventions assist the patient to optimize function in public places (i.e., shopping, use of public transport). Occasional multi-day travel to remote locations / facility communities by boat or small plane and possibly in inclement weather may be required.
• Educates staff on OT issues and educates patient / family with therapeutic exercises, activities, and equipment. Assist in committee and management duties within and representing the Physical Therapy Department as requested. Provide therapy consultation, presentations, and in-service to medical staff, consultants and other interdisciplinary health care personnel and patient populations regarding therapy services as assigned. This may include participation with project or health promotion teams. To keep current with knowledge of therapy procedures / techniques and improve clinical service, staff will participate as a learner or teacher in clinical education, in-service, etc. Continuing education funds will be allocated for the benefit of the department. Adhere to the regulatory and practice standards of Occupational Therapy set by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Follows all facility confidentiality and quality assurance standards; participates in facility Service Quality management (SQM) functions, utilizes SQM principles in all aspects of the job. Demonstrates sensitivity to cross cultural issues.
• Assist senior staff in administrative matters, clinic operations and specialty research areas as appropriate. Utilize the hospital computer system to obtain patient information as well as keep abreast of hospital directives, and in general participate in the timely and efficient flow of information. Provide a summary of results, statistics, and metrics as required by management. Assists in the acquisition and fit of durable medical equipment devices based on needs of patient. Maintain supply stocks and clinical area at acceptable levels. Remain current in specific billing procedures / mechanisms (Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payers) to aid in reimbursement of services and equipment, including plan of care concurrence with referring providers. Maintain cleanliness of clinical space.
• Perform other duties or activities as assigned.

Education,   Certifications, and Licenses Required

Experience Required

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Required Certifications :

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Driver License - State of Alaska, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapist License - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

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About Patterns LLC

Patterns is one of the leading service providers in the business process outsourcing industry.

Patterns was incepted with the pursuit of being the one-stop solutions provider for all the business process outsourcing needs. For more than 10 years, we have been catering to SMEs and corporate companies in the segment of Promotional Products, Printing, Apparels, Embroidery, Commercial Photography, Ecommerce, Automotive and many others.

At Patterns, we offer a wide range of business services, right from creative and technical to administrative. Our array of services includes Vector Artwork, Embroidery Digitizing, Graphics Designing, Digital Image Editing, Virtual Assistance, Data Processing, Website Development, Staffing, and Recruitment.