Occupational Therapist - PRN

Crisp Regional•Cordele, GA

About The Position

Under the leadership of the departmental Director and/or Manager, the Occupational Therapist (OT) is an active member of the interdisciplinary team providing high-quality patient care. The OT collaborates with other professional disciplines and interacts with patients, family members, and significant others. The role provides occupational therapy in acute care and skilled nursing facility settings, with possible treatment in additional settings at the department Director’s discretion. The position requires a master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy, a current state Occupational Therapist license, and current Basic Life Support certification. 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. The OT supervises COTAs in relation to patient plans of care and complies with the Georgia State Occupational Therapy Practice Act.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Work-related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a hospital and/or skilled nursing facility setting.

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 as they relate to those plans.
Educate patients and families about lifestyle changes, self-management, and activities of daily living techniques.
Educate staff about areas related to the plan of care.
Perform initial and discharge evaluations, set goals and treatment plans, and document appropriately.
Develop treatment plans and provide timely, optimal 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 promptly.
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.
Take responsibility for safety, infection control, and performance improvement as part of CRHS’s quality-care efforts.
Perform associated duties, responsibilities, and tasks.
Present a professional image to co-workers, clinical and medical staff, patients, families, and visitors.
Attend professional development programs and in-service training, and meet minimum continuing professional education requirements.