Occupational Therapist I - PRN

Fisher-Titus Medical Center•Norwalk, OH

About The Position

In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, and education. Monitors the treatment activities of COTA’s and aides. Supervisory responsibilities: After one year of experience, may act as a student supervisor. Directs treatment activities of OT Assistants and rehabilitation aides.

Requirements

After one year of experience, may act as a student supervisor.

Responsibilities

Completes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with the established standards of care and practice.
Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to ensure evaluations are performed safely and accurately.
Short- and long-term goals are realistic, measureable, and address functional needs.
Goals are written upon completion of evaluation per department standards and guidelines.
Goals are identified in collaboration with patient, family and other involved team members.
Independently selects and performs therapeutic techniques that are consistent with the patients problems and medical status and reflect an integration of the therapist's clinical knowledge and theory.
Demonstrates knowledge about equipment/materials utilized in patient care per supervisor's observation and chart documentation.
Provides for patient/family educational needs.
Therapist adheres to all procedures and documentation standards per rehabilitation area/department.
Is responsible to work within the guidelines and authorizations provided by the individual's insurance coverage, AND/OR Medicare guidelines.
Demonstrates good time management as evidenced by completing work assignments on time, readily accepting assignments and consistently striving to be a productive member of the institution and always puts time to good use.
Demonstrates willingness to provide coverage in other rehab areas.