Occupational Therapist - Inpatient

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, PA

4d•$51 - $66•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist I is an entry level therapist who performs routine patient care and is responsible for all clinical aspects of assigned patient care, including evaluation and treatment, with supervision as needed. The Occupational therapist I is proficient in providing basic clinical care, however is expected to seek guidance from and collaborate with senior occupational therapists when evaluating and developing treatment plans for complex cases with multiple diagnoses or who have multiple treatment options. Proficient evaluating all patients assigned and developing a treatment plan which is agreed upon by physician, patient and/or caregiver. Provides services to develop, enhance or restore functional capacity of assigned patients to promote the achievement of independence with daily activities and/or whose abilities to cope with tasks of daily living are threatened or impaired by physical illness or injury, psychosocial disabilities, aging process, or by developmental deficits. Develops, implements, and documents treatment plans and goals to meet the age-appropriate needs. May oversee and guide patient care responsibilities of Occupational Therapy interns, Occupational Therapy Assistants and duties of Rehabilitation Aide, may contribute to program development, performance improvement and other specialized programs.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy curriculum with either a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree
0-2 years clinical practice as a Occupational Therapist
Knowledge and adherence to Code of Ethics and performance standards specific to the clinician's professional organization
Knowledge of available equipment and vendors used in assigned area
Knowledge of basic business aspects of position, such as utilization management, charging practices and regulatory practice compliance
Knowledge of evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to routine patient care
Knowledge of legal issues affecting the clinical practice
Knowledge of pathologies and injuries which result in physical, cognitive and other functional impairments
Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment and theory of the practice of clinical specialty
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to develop and document clearly and accurately treatment goals that are realistic, measurable, appropriate, functionally based and that include patient/family input
Ability to develop, implement and adapt treatment programs
Ability to evaluate patients and interpret clinical data and make clinical judgments
Ability to provide appropriate care and progress treatment based on professional standards of practice, and on the needs of the specific individual, including age and developmental considerations, cultural and psychosocial issues, precautions and medical condition
Ability to utilize sound clinical reasoning to determine appropriate patient interventions; demonstrates good safety awareness, judgment and problem analysis and resolution
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others
BLS - Basic Life Support
OTL - Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities

Assesses and treats within CA licensing Board and National Board of Occupational Therapy scope of practice; provides direct patient care that meets department and professional standards of practice
Examines, evaluates, and tests patients with mechanical, physiological, emotional, cognitive and developmental impairments, functional limitations, and disability or other health-related conditions.
Develops, implements, and modifies therapeutic use of everyday activities to enhance or enable participation in roles, habits, and routines in home, school, workplace, community and other settings; selects and administers appropriate assessment and treatment techniques; performs age appropriate competency skills in area of practice with fundamental skills in clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and interventions.
Determines magnitude and impact of the impairments, prognosis, plan of therapeutic intervention and appropriate frequency/duration of interventions.
Evaluates for, recommends, applies and, as appropriate, fabricates movement- related assistive, adaptive, protective, prosthetic and supportive devices and equipment, and trains patients in their use; fabricates orthotic and adaptive devices
Organizes and maintains a patient caseload that meets/exceeds department productivity standards; schedules patients and informs manager if barriers arise
Ensures documentation/billing are timely, accurate and complete, including assessment, plan of care, progress notes, discharge summaries, and charges; documentation reflects patient status, participation by patient and family in goal setting
Discharges patient from treatment when appropriate with adequate discharge planning including discharge recommendations, equipment procurement and family training, and communicates plan to patient, family and team.
Selects and administers appropriate assessment and treatment techniques; addresses client factors (body function and structures, values and beliefs) and performance skills (motor, process, and social interaction) while considering contexts and environments ; performs age Appropriate competency skills in area of practice with fundamental skills in clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and interventions.
Participates in interdisciplinary care planning including participation in rounds and patient care conferences, communicating with and teaching other care providers; contacts community agencies as necessary to provide continuity of service between hospital and community.
Participates in Department, team, and discipline and/or unit meetings.