PRN Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury

Shepherd Center•Atlanta, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Shepherd Center is a world-renowned rehabilitation hospital with over 50 years of experience in treating complex conditions like spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, amputations, stroke, MS, and pain. Recognized by U.S. News as a top rehabilitation hospital, it's also a Model Systems center for SCI and TBI. Shepherd Center is unique for having an on-site ICU, enabling earlier treatment for the most complex patients. The culture at Shepherd Center is one of hope, humor, and hard work, fostering career growth, strong relationships, leadership support, and a positive work environment. The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for assessing and treating adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, collaborating with patients and families to create and implement comprehensive treatment plans. The OT will embody Shepherd Center's standards and values in all interactions and meet program-specific competencies.

Requirements

A degree from an accredited program in occupational therapy.
BLS required.
Licensed to practice in the state of Georgia. (For provision of OT Telehealth, clinician must be licensed to practice in the state in which the client is residing).
Basic computer skills.
Must display knowledge of growth, development, and the ability to obtain, interpret and disseminate information in terms of age-specific patient needs (adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
Demonstrates competency in time management, organization, prioritization, and critical thinking by planning and organizing work assignments and prioritizing the specific needs of the patient.
Takes responsibility for growing professionally and seeks opportunities for improving skills.
Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication.
Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by the determined due date.
Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by the determined due date.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years recent clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements treatment programs to enhance patient functional skills, with periodic reassessment and adaptation.
Communicates effectively and collaborates within a team.
Upholds professional behaviors and expectations.
Assists patients in developing, regaining, or maintaining their ability to perform daily activities.
Plans and develops effective patient and family training to ensure proper patient care.
Makes recommendations for specialty services or consultations as needed.
Uses evaluation findings to determine appropriate discharge planning needs.
Participates in intra-departmental staff meetings and discipline/program committee assignments.
May participate in education programs by teaching and supervising students.
Participates in research projects as needed.
Completes and submits required documentation according to program guidelines.
Provides skilled interventions as outlined by AOTA.
Willing to treat a diverse population and eager to learn and grow clinical skills.
Participates in patient team conferences.
Facilitates patient goals through Goal Attainment Scaling.
Communicates with clients and families to develop rapport, review the Plan of Care (POC), progress, and transition to the next level of care.
Ensures appropriate recommendations are made for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) needs for safe transition.
Documents information clearly and completely using correct forms/systems and in a timely manner according to Center policy.
Carries out interventions supported by evidence-based practice standards.
Utilizes resources and integrates technology for creative or innovative patient experiences.
Performs consistently with Shepherd Center standards, clinical policies, and procedures.
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures.
Responsible for reporting employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
Actively participates in center-wide efforts affecting occupational therapy practice.
Establishes relationships with other occupational therapists.
Meets transportation and driving guidelines as needed.
May float to inpatient or post-acute programs to provide patient evaluation or treatment sessions as needed.
Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to the area of responsibility.
Identifies potential risk areas within the area of responsibility and supports the problem resolution process.
Performs other duties as required/requested/assigned.