Occup Therapist IP Diem
About The Position
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. Position Overview Performs occupational therapy evaluations and assessments in the treatment and rehabilitation of CH psychiatric patient population. Acts as a primary group therapist and provides direct care by implementing occupational therapy treatment addressing the areas of independent living, affective awareness, social/interpersonal competence, orientation/cognition, problem-solving, coping skills and leisure/need satisfaction and planning. Designs and administers treatment programs based upon all available data. Documents patient data in medical records accurately, thoroughly and within regulatory time requirements. Reviews patient medical record to remain aware of patient's status, treatment, progress and problems. Assesses and evaluates patients within the occupational therapy frame of reference and establishes treatment goals based upon all available data. Provides direct patient care services through individual or group therapy. Schedules patients to be seen by occupational therapy services in conjunction with other team members. Confers with treatment teams to provide functional input in coordination of the patient's total treatment program. Consults with patients and their significant others to provide psychoeducational information as needed. Communicates effectively (verbally and in writing) with patients, staff and other healthcare professionals. Participates in unit based activities and continuing education activities. Participates in performance improvement activities. Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, and agency-sponsored educational sessions. Prepares annual goals and objectives specific to the occupational therapy program.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree or graduation from accredited occupational therapy school or education approved by NJ State Occupational Therapy Advisory Council.
- Experience: One year previous behavioral health experience.
- Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider
Responsibilities
- Performs occupational therapy evaluations and assessments in the treatment and rehabilitation of CH psychiatric patient population.
- Acts as a primary group therapist and provides direct care by implementing occupational therapy treatment addressing the areas of independent living, affective awareness, social/interpersonal competence, orientation/cognition, problem-solving, coping skills and leisure/need satisfaction and planning.
- Designs and administers treatment programs based upon all available data.
- Documents patient data in medical records accurately, thoroughly and within regulatory time requirements.
- Reviews patient medical record to remain aware of patient's status, treatment, progress and problems.
- Assesses and evaluates patients within the occupational therapy frame of reference and establishes treatment goals based upon all available data.
- Provides direct patient care services through individual or group therapy.
- Schedules patients to be seen by occupational therapy services in conjunction with other team members.
- Confers with treatment teams to provide functional input in coordination of the patient's total treatment program.
- Consults with patients and their significant others to provide psychoeducational information as needed.
- Communicates effectively (verbally and in writing) with patients, staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Participates in unit based activities and continuing education activities.
- Participates in performance improvement activities.
- Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, and agency-sponsored educational sessions.
- Prepares annual goals and objectives specific to the occupational therapy program.
Benefits
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Disability Benefits - Short Term Disability (STD)
- Sick Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
