Occupational Therapist Acute- Flagstaff Medical Center

Northern Arizona Healthcare•Flagstaff, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the growing Occupational Therapy team in this fast-paced level 1 trauma hospital. OTs provide evaluations, treatments, and discharge planning to patients with a variety of medical conditions and injuries, such as orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular, oncology, geriatrics, and pediatrics. OTs have the unique opportunity to reduce the risk of further decline, improve functional independence, and assist with discharge planning. Occupational therapy practitioners will collaborate closely with a multi-interdisciplinary team, including case managers, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and physicians, to deliver excellent patient care. There are opportunities to practice in a variety of settings, not limited to ICU, pediatrics, behavior health, and joint center. Mentorship is available, and new graduates are welcome. Northern Arizona Healthcare is the largest healthcare organization in a region that encompasses more than 50,000 square miles and is the only Trauma 1 hospital serving Northern Arizona. As a nonprofit healthcare system, our organization is governed by a volunteer board of directors. Flagstaff Medical Center is located in the high-country mountains of northern Arizona. Flagstaff's four seasons are enviable by many and make it an excellent launching pad for the outdoor enthusiast.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree- Required
Current license in the state of Arizona- Required
BLS (American Heart Association) - Required upon date of hire.
Fingerprint Clearance Card application number- Required upon hire
Fingerprint Clearance Card- Required within 90 days of hire
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
Clinical documentation experience- Preferred
Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree- Preferred

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate supervision to supportive personnel (OTA's, techs, students) while assuming responsibility for care of patient.
Attends and actively participates in patient team conferences and family conferences.
Determines needs for follow up outpatient therapy and makes post-discharge recommendations.
Documents within EMR and charting accurately reflects a logical flow between data collected, action taken, and patients response to the action.
Plans specific measures to meet assessed learning needs and documents in patient record.
Recognizes and addresses patient, family, and appropriate others in the learning needs of the individual.
Presents information clearly and in a manner appropriate to the level of patient and family understanding.
Implements the treatment plan and evaluates and records the patient responses to the treatment sessions.
Participates in the development of individual discharge plans that are responsive to patient/family concerns.
Able to revise/update plan based on assessment.
Completes documentation per department policy.
Acts as a resource person to peers within the rehabilitation department, fielding questions, mentoring, or providing educational opportunities.
Acts as a resource person to other departments and community, fielding questions, mentoring, or providing educational opportunities.
Reviews patient's history and appropriate data prior to initiating evaluation.
Evaluate and treat patients without a physician order or referral as established by Board of Medical Directors Rule.
Assists patients and families in planning for discharge.
Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
Completes charges in a timely manner and according to proper procedures.
Meets productivity goals according to departmental standards.
Attends 75% of department monthly meetings in a 12-month period.
Responds to new orders promptly in compliance with department policy.
Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental.
Responsible for 100% of department meeting content including reviewing minutes, asking questions as needed, and reviewing handouts.