Occupational Therapist - Lymphedema Specialist

Norman Regional Hospital Authority•Norman, OK

43d•$34 - $55

About The Position

Norman Regional Hospital Intermediate Care (IMC) cares for a wide variety of critical patients with complex medical conditions. NRHS IMC team is the step down unit and dedicated stroke unit providing award winning advanced stroke care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree of Science in Occupational Therapy.
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners or a graduate OT eligible for Oklahoma licensure/temporary license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition and establishes a plan of care.
Provides therapeutic interventions appropriate to the age and disability of the patient.
Documents delivery of Occupational Therapy services.
Educates patients, family, caregivers, significant others, and staff members.
Directs and supervises activities of Occupational Therapy Assistants, students, and support personnel.
Promotes physical rehabilitation services through community/system based education activities, marketing opportunities, and support groups.
Accepts the role of a Clinical Instructor to supervise/educate students from accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant programs.
Participates in planning for the provision of patient care services.
Provides staff in-service upon returning from continuing education or professional conferences.