Occupational Therapist / Outpatient
About The Position
Emory Healthcare is hiring an Occupational Therapist for outpatient care. Orthopedic experience is required. The role assists with coordinating and managing the daily activities of discipline-specific staff and students to support quality patient care. It includes direct and consultative patient care, routine and specialized therapy procedures, and maintaining proficiency in the technical skills required for patient care management. The Occupational Therapist communicates with the patient-care team, patients, families, and others involved in care. The role also contributes to inventory and equipment needs, budgeting, departmental goals, and the ongoing review and revision of care procedures and policies. Additional duties include supporting staff management and performance, recommending applicants for hire, maintaining discipline-specific records, serving as a resource to medical staff and other colleagues, coordinating student activities, and participating in organizational research. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association-accredited program, Georgia licensure as an Occupational Therapist, maintained NBCOT certification, and current Basic Life Support certification in accordance with the American Heart Association. Physical demands include lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and varying periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Work conditions may include exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, radiation, and other environmental factors; travel may be required.
Requirements
- Orthopedic experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association-accredited program.
- Occupational Therapist licensure in the state of Georgia.
- Must have and maintain NBCOT certification.
- Basic Life Support certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating and managing daily activities of discipline-specific staff and students to ensure quality patient care.
- Participate in direct and consultative patient care.
- Perform routine and specialized procedures relating to therapy techniques.
- Maintain proficiency in technical skills required for managing patient care.
- Communicate with the patient-care team, patients, family members, and others involved in care.
- Assist with inventory control and identify needs for purchasing supplies and equipment.
- Identify department-specific needs and equipment for budget inclusion.
- Provide input to departmental short- and long-term goals and objectives.
- Review and revise patient-care and treatment procedures and policies on an ongoing basis.
- Communicate policies, procedures, and related forms in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
- Assist with staff management and employee performance.
- Interview applicants and make recommendations for hiring staff.
- Help maintain discipline-specific records for continuing education, personnel, charting, financial operations, and quality improvement.
- Serve as a resource to medical staff, students, allied health professionals, and support staff concerning discipline operations.
- Assist in interpreting applicable policies.
- Assist with coordinating student activities.
- Participate in research activities conducted within the organization.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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Job Type
Full-time
