Acute Care Occupational Therapist 1 PRN FLT

FMOLHS•Jackson, MS

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and assesses the needs of referred patients, formulates treatment plans, and provides therapy services according to 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 planning, progress reassessment, patient and caregiver education, accurate clinical and charge documentation, and participation in quality improvement and interdisciplinary work. It also involves scheduling patients and staff, helping orient new staff, and mentoring and evaluating occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students on clinical internship.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program, with a minimum bachelor’s degree.
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.
Current Mississippi state occupational therapy license; temporary licensure is allowed.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Document patient care using approved hospital and department documentation systems.
Complete daily patient charges accurately and promptly for every patient treated, according to department procedures.
Perform and document thorough initial evaluations, including objective testing and identification of functional disabilities or problem areas before treatment begins.
Identify and document measurable short- and long-term goals for each patient evaluated.
Develop a detailed treatment plan for each patient.
Periodically reassess patients’ functional status and progress toward goals, and modify treatment plans as needed.
Communicate evaluation results to patients and significant others, involving them in treatment planning, implementation, and revision.
Assess and identify patient and significant-other education needs related to treatment, expected reactions, safe equipment use, home programs, and follow-up care.
Maintain direct patient care productivity of at least 75% (24 billable units per day).
Complete and maintain competencies across department practice areas, and pursue professional growth through educational programs, literature, in-services, and workshops.
Participate in work-process improvements intended to improve patient care.
Delegate appropriately to and supervise support personnel in accordance with their training and 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 concerns and present solutions, and participate on assigned committees while consulting the department Director about department impacts.
Schedule patients promptly as ordered and schedule staff to support productivity and fair work distribution.
Assist with orienting new staff using the Rehab department orientation checklist.
Mentor, supervise, provide timely feedback to, and complete written evaluations for occupational therapy and OT assistant students on clinical internship.
Demonstrate problem-solving and sound judgment, accept additional assignments from the Director or Team Leader, and consistently perform the 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service, and Quality.