Occupational Therapist - PRN

Crisp Regional Health Services•Cordele, GA

About The Position

Under the leadership of the departmental Director and/or Manager, the Occupational Therapist is an active member of the interdisciplinary team and provides high-quality patient care. The role requires collaboration with other professional disciplines and interaction with patients, family members, and significant others. The therapist develops and administers occupational therapy programs and treatments for patients in acute care and skilled nursing facility settings, with possible work in additional settings at the department Director’s discretion.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy.
Current state license as an Occupational Therapist.
Current Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

Up to one year of work-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, in a hospital and/or skilled nursing facility setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and administer occupational therapy programs and treatments for patients in acute care and skilled nursing facility settings; provide treatment in additional settings at the department Director’s discretion.
Direct patients’ plans of care with COTAs and supervise COTAs in relation to those plans.
Educate patients and families about lifestyle changes, self-management, and techniques for activities of daily living (ADLs); educate staff on matters related to plans of care.
Perform initial and discharge evaluations, establish goals and treatment plans, and document appropriately.
Develop treatment plans and provide timely, appropriate treatment to meet functional goals.
Communicate patient progress, problems, and plans to the manager and interdisciplinary health care team members.
Complete daily treatment notes and other required documentation accurately and on time.
Record treatment charges daily and complete charge tickets accurately and promptly.
Meet organizational production requirements for occupational therapy services.
Comply with the Georgia State Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
Assume responsibility for safety, infection control, and performance improvement as part of CRHS’s quality-of-care efforts, and perform associated duties and tasks.
Present a professional image to coworkers, clinical and medical staff, patients, families, and visitors.
Attend professional development programs and in-service training and meet minimum continuing professional education requirements.