Job Summary :
Assists with planning, coordinating, implementing and directing Occupational Therapy services for inpatients and outpatients. Evaluates patients referred for Occupational Therapy service. Develops and implements appropriate treatment plans based on evaluation. Essential Responsibilities :
- Assists in planning, development and implementation of full array of occupational therapy services.
- Assists in developing, initiating and providing in-service training to other professionals and nursing staff, including residents and students.
- Works with other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive approach to evaluation and recommendation of developmental and psychosocial problems of inpatients referred for care.
- Recommends equipment and supply requirements.
- Participates in departmental quality assurance program.
- Provides evaluation of upper extremity muscle function and strength, joint motion and function, nerve function, A.D.L. skills, sensory motor integration evaluation, psychosocial development, levels of motor development and reflex function when requested by attending physician for both inpatients and outpatients.
- Administers occupational therapy treatments based on neurophysiological principles and habilitation and rehabilitation techniques, which might include neurodevelopmental therapy, therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular facilitation, muscle reeducation, sensory motor training, and activities of daily living.
- Maintains clinical records of all patient care activities.
- Writes report of initial assessment of each patient and develops objectives and treatment plans for each patient. Plans according to patients level of functioning.
- Participates in family conferences to facilitate understanding of patient treatment goals and support family in their participation with patients care. Provides orientation of Occupational Therapy Services for families and visitors as needed.
- Participates in discharge planning and assists in making referrals to community agencies. Documents discharge plans and communicates to appropriate parties.
- Educates patients about their disabilities and provides instructions or follow-up program.
- Coordinates to assure adaptability of occupational roles in home, work, play and when appropriate, Provides site visits.
- Demonstrates working knowledge and appropriate application of CPT-4 codes for all services provided. Keeps abreast of coding modifications and / or definitions.
Basic Qualifications :
Experience
N / AEducation
Bachelors degree in occupational therapy approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of AMA or four (4) years experience in a directly related area.High school diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required.License, Certification, Registration
CPR / AED for Professional Rescuers required at hire OR Basic Life Support required at hireOccupational Therapist License (Hawaii) required at hireAdditional Requirements :
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, conflict resolution, creativity / innovation, decision making, customer service, group process facilitation, influence / negotiation, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, systems thinking, teamwork, and written communication.Preferred Qualifications :
Two (2) years working in acute care and / or physical rehabilitation setting.Experience with Industrial and post-op hand surgery patients.Primary Location : Hawaii,Wailuku,Maui Memorial - Kahului Tower
Scheduled Weekly Hours : 1
Shift : Variable
Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start : 12 : 01 AM
Working Hours End : 11 : 59 PM
Job Schedule : Call-in / On-Call
Job Type : Standard
Worker Location : Onsite
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group / Union Affiliation : NUE-MHS-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Department : MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - Occupational Therapy - 3601
Pay Range : $39.86 - $49.82 / hour Kaiser Permanente is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills and geographic location along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure that pay equity is achieved and maintained across Kaiser Permanente.
Travel : No
On-site : Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.