Occupational Therapist

KLICKITAT COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1•Goldendale, WA

42d•$46 - $66

About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: The primary function of the Occupational Therapist at Klickitat Valley Health Wellness & Therapy Center is to furnish the highest quality of occupational therapy services possible in a rural health setting. The Occupational Therapist (OT) will provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients in the inpatient, swing-bed, and outpatient settings, as ordered by referring providers. This role is crucial in supporting the rehabilitation and recovery of individuals with various conditions, contributing to their overall well-being and quality of life. This part-time position is eligible to accrue Paid Time Off and participate in the retirement plan.

Requirements

Must be a graduate from an occupational therapy educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBOCOT).
Possesses and maintains a current state certification/license as an OT.
Maintains AHA BLS certification.
Possesses effective communication skills and ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and educational experiences.
Possesses good time management and work ethics.
Possesses ability to make independent patient care judgements and is self-direction.
Presents a professional appearance and promotes a positive work environment.
Demonstrates computer literacy.
Is able to meet the physical requirements as outlined in this job description.

Nice To Haves

One-year professional OT experience preferred, ideally in healthcare facility (e.g., hospital, hospice, sports clinic or extended care facility).

Responsibilities

Participates in treatment planning process, including discharge planning and regular evaluation and update of patient centered treatment plans.
Plans and conducts scheduled occupational therapy group sessions/ programs, and individual sessions as needed in accordance with the treatment plan and daily priorities of patients and needs of the unit.
Adapts group and individual activities and goals to meet the needs of the patients.
Provides supervision of patients on therapeutic trips when assigned.
Assists with orientation of patients and families to rehab facility and program.
Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities; directing aides, technicians, and assistants.
Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
Prepares patient for return to employment by consulting with employers; determining potential employee difficulties; retraining employees; helping employers understand necessary physical and job result accommodations.
Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications.
Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Evaluates the safety of the home environment and recommends to patient/representative potential solutions for identified concerns.
Participates in patient teaching by working directly with the patient/family and the interdisciplinary team to identify and meet education needs.
Provides ongoing education to patient and family as needed.
Uses equipment properly and seeks training as necessary.
Develops and promotes educational and public service information programs in cooperation with the hospital and in consideration of overall marketing strategy.
Provides resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment of patient.
Participates in discharge/aftercare planning by working with the interdisciplinary team to identify and meet patient/family needs as documented in the patient care plan.
Participates in and/or facilitates community meetings, activity groups, and patient education groups.
Participates in preparing the patient/family for discharge by providing the necessary discharge teaching to the patient and family and documenting same.
Reports to charge nurse or other appropriate staff all pertinent patient/unit observations/actions in order to ensure continuity of care.
Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
Participates consistently in team meetings, reporting the results of assessments, interventions, and planning for the continued treatment and discharge of patients and families.
Participates in and conducts community and professional education programs as requested.
Communicates results and trends to supervisor.
Provides feedback to supervisor on ongoing basis in regard to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
Identifies areas needing improvement and participates in facility Quality Improvement activities.
Actively participates in comprehensive program evaluation system.
Utilizes universal precautions always to prevent and control infection.
Completes infection control competency for department.
Recognizes hazards of job. Namely, exposure to communicable diseases.
Insures facility is safe and reports deficiencies to supervisor.
Completes all required competencies per program regulations.
Keeps current on CEU requirements to maintain licensure status.
Participates in orientation of new employees.
Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered.
Completes routine paperwork within the prescribed time frames and efficiently documents on appropriate forms all required, pertinent and meaningful observations and information.
Performs other duties as assigned.