Certified Occupational Therapist PRN - Marcum & Wallace Hospital
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist enhances patients’ ability to perform daily tasks related to work and life. The role conducts assessments, develops treatment plans based on physician referrals, and documents patient progress across outpatient, inpatient, pediatric, and off-site settings. The therapist reviews physician referrals and medical histories, evaluates patients, administers prescribed treatments, creates custom equipment, and develops programs addressing functional skills, vocational training, daily activities, and motor skills. The role monitors progress, adjusts goals and plans, participates in patient care conferences, and educates patients and families about at-home treatment procedures. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of current practice, or meet all qualifications for a traineeship or temporary license in that state.
- Demonstrate appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
- Analytical ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
- Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with co-workers, physicians, patients, and families.
- Ability to work well with patients, the public, and other health care professionals at all levels.
- Critical thinking skills.
Nice To Haves
- BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred upon hire; required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.
- Two years of experience in an equivalent setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review physician referrals and patient medical history to determine therapy needs.
- Conduct and document patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatment plans according to department protocols.
- Administer prescribed occupational therapy treatments and create custom equipment for individual needs.
- Develop programs focused on functional skills, vocational training, daily activities, and motor skills.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment goals and plans as needed.
- Participate in patient care conferences.
- Educate patients and families on at-home treatment procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.
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