Acute Care Occupational Therapist 1 PRN FLT
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and assesses the needs of referred patients, formulates treatment plans, and provides therapy services defined in those plans. The role works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare team members and maintains accurate documentation of therapy services in the medical record. The therapist may supervise certified occupational therapy assistants, therapy technicians, and students. The position includes patient evaluation and treatment, goal setting and reassessment, communication with patients and significant others, and education regarding treatment, equipment, home programs, and follow-up care. It also involves maintaining required competencies, contributing to process improvement, coordinating with interdisciplinary team members, supporting department operations, and orienting or instructing students and new staff.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program, with a minimum of a bachelor's degree.
- Current Mississippi State Occupational Therapy License; temporary licensure is allowed.
- BLS Certification.
- Good interpersonal and human-relations skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good teamwork skills.
- Good critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
- Superior organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Document patient care using the approved hospital and department documentation system.
- Complete daily patient charges promptly and accurately for every patient treated, according to department procedures.
- Perform and document a thorough initial evaluation for each patient referred for occupational therapy, including objective testing and identification of functional disabilities or problem areas before treatment begins.
- Identify and document measurable short-term and long-term goals and establish a detailed treatment plan for each patient evaluated.
- Periodically reassess patients’ functional status and progress toward goals, and modify treatment plans as needed.
- Communicate evaluation results to patients and significant others and involve patients in planning, implementing, and revising treatment plans.
- Assess and identify educational needs of patients and significant others regarding treatment, expected reactions, safe equipment use, home programs, and follow-up care.
- Maintain direct patient care contact at a productivity level of at least 75%, or 24 billable units per day.
- Complete and maintain competencies in all areas of department practice and pursue professional growth through educational programs, professional literature, in-services, and workshops.
- Participate in improving work processes to support improved patient care.
- Delegate appropriately to and supervise support personnel according to their training and applicable state law.
- Communicate effectively and maintain professional, cooperative relationships with healthcare team members, patients, and the public.
- Assist coworkers, use the designated chain of command to communicate work-related concerns and questions, and present solutions or options for department concerns.
- Participate on assigned committees and consult with the department Director regarding department input and the effects of committee decisions on department function and budget.
- Promptly schedule patients for treatment as ordered and schedule staff to maximize productivity and fairly distribute work.
- Assist in orienting new staff using the Rehab department orientation checklist.
- Act as a clinical instructor for occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students on clinical internship, including mentoring, supervision, timely feedback, and written skills evaluations.
- Demonstrate problem-solving and good judgment, accept additional assignments from the Director or Team Leader, and consistently perform the organization’s 12 Service Standards focused on Values, Service, and Quality.
