Occupational Therapist

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital•Burke, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct restorative and/or maintenance treatment of patients, carries out administrative duties associated with patient care, and contributes to department operations appropriate to the specific site. Responsible for direct patient/client care as appropriate to site. Once competency has been established: Performs standardized and non-standardized evaluations of patients/clients using standard and adapted techniques. Develops appropriate short and long term goals. Develops treatment plans based on evaluation results that lead to achievement of goals. Provides age appropriate treatment based on evaluation results that lead to achievement of goals. Evaluates and recommends patient/client need for durable medical equipment, completes appropriate justifications, is familiar with insurance requirements. Completes documentation according to facility time frames and requirements. Correctly identifies and bills for therapy services rendered. Attends monthly staff meetings. Is aware of safety precautions and able to carry out emergency procedures. Attends and participates in in-service programs. Fabricates adaptive equipment and splints. Provides patient/client/family education and training and participates in family conferences. Responsible for 100% direct patient care at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital site. Communicates with patients/clients clearly and adjusts approach based on their needs/abilities. Contributes to efficient hospital/facility, department and team functioning. Active participant in hospital/facility, department and team problem solving and projects. Volunteers assistance where needed. Supervises OTA’s, aides and volunteer as indicated. Provides inservice training for staff as requested by supervisor. Notifies the Director/Manager of need for equipment, materials or supplies, or follows department procedure. Performs assigned department responsibilities and maintenance. Maintains a neat work area. Maintains an awareness of department issues, projects a cooperative attitude, and promotes positive problem solving. Complies with department and facility mission, values and policies. Covers for Supervisor as indicated. Participates in student training program as needed. Actively participates in the supervision process: Communicates needs to supervisor. Modifies performance in response to supervisors’ feedback. Notifies supervisor of unusual patient findings in a timely manner. Demonstrates an awareness of limitations and seeks supervision appropriately. Demonstrates the ability to translate knowledge of physical, psychosocial and cognitive-perceptual changes related to age into assessments, treatment plans and treatment modalities for pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult and geriatric patients. Maintains annual requirements for the position: Completes assigned department orientation material. Attends clinical conferences as directed by supervisor. Participates in new staff orientation/competency assessment as necessary. Other (see career ladder) Other duties as assigned Practices Standard Precautions. Follows regulations, policies and guidelines on the prevention of infections; does not eat or drink in patient care areas. Maintains confidentiality of information; abides by HIPAA regulations. Maintains a professional image and follows Hospital’s policy on uniforms; consistently wears hospital ID. Demonstrates reliable, on-time attendance, which is an essential function of all jobs at Burke. Completes mandatory annual learning (Learning Harbor) within deadline. Personally adheres to Burke C.A.R.E.S. philosophy by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect and exceeding expectations through service excellence. Performs other duties as directed by Department Director/Manager, Occupational Therapy and/or the site specific supervisor.

Requirements

BS Required or MAS Required or Doctor of Science Required
1-3 years New graduate or less than 2 years of clinical experience
Works with patients, families and interdisciplinary team including OT staff, Physicians, and other disciplines
Must be able to perform dependent assist transfers
Able to monitor vital signs (HR, BP)
Occupational Therapists - New York State Board of Occupational Therapy Required
Initial Certification from NBCOT Required

Nice To Haves

Fabricates adaptive equipment and splints.
Participates in student training program as needed.
Covers for Supervisor as indicated.

Responsibilities

Provides direct restorative and/or maintenance treatment of patients.
Carries out administrative duties associated with patient care.
Contributes to department operations appropriate to the specific site.
Performs standardized and non-standardized evaluations of patients/clients using standard and adapted techniques.
Develops appropriate short and long term goals.
Develops treatment plans based on evaluation results that lead to achievement of goals.
Provides age appropriate treatment based on evaluation results that lead to achievement of goals.
Evaluates and recommends patient/client need for durable medical equipment, completes appropriate justifications, is familiar with insurance requirements.
Completes documentation according to facility time frames and requirements.
Correctly identifies and bills for therapy services rendered.
Attends monthly staff meetings.
Is aware of safety precautions and able to carry out emergency procedures.
Attends and participates in in-service programs.
Fabricates adaptive equipment and splints.
Provides patient/client/family education and training and participates in family conferences.
Responsible for 100% direct patient care at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital site.
Communicates with patients/clients clearly and adjusts approach based on their needs/abilities.
Contributes to efficient hospital/facility, department and team functioning.
Active participant in hospital/facility, department and team problem solving and projects.
Volunteers assistance where needed.
Supervises OTA’s, aides and volunteer as indicated.
Provides inservice training for staff as requested by supervisor.
Notifies the Director/Manager of need for equipment, materials or supplies, or follows department procedure.
Performs assigned department responsibilities and maintenance.
Maintains a neat work area.
Maintains an awareness of department issues, projects a cooperative attitude, and promotes positive problem solving.
Complies with department and facility mission, values and policies.
Covers for Supervisor as indicated.
Participates in student training program as needed.
Actively participates in the supervision process.
Communicates needs to supervisor.
Modifies performance in response to supervisors’ feedback.
Notifies supervisor of unusual patient findings in a timely manner.
Demonstrates an awareness of limitations and seeks supervision appropriately.
Demonstrates the ability to translate knowledge of physical, psychosocial and cognitive-perceptual changes related to age into assessments, treatment plans and treatment modalities for pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult and geriatric patients.
Completes assigned department orientation material.
Attends clinical conferences as directed by supervisor.
Participates in new staff orientation/competency assessment as necessary.
Practices Standard Precautions.
Follows regulations, policies and guidelines on the prevention of infections; does not eat or drink in patient care areas.
Maintains confidentiality of information; abides by HIPAA regulations.
Maintains a professional image and follows Hospital’s policy on uniforms; consistently wears hospital ID.
Demonstrates reliable, on-time attendance.
Completes mandatory annual learning (Learning Harbor) within deadline.
Personally adheres to Burke C.A.R.E.S. philosophy by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect and exceeding expectations through service excellence.
Performs other duties as directed by Department Director/Manager, Occupational Therapy and/or the site specific supervisor.