Occupational Therapist 1 PRN FLT Children's
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and assesses the needs of referred patients, develops treatment plans, and provides therapy services according to those plans. The role works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team, and maintains accurate documentation of therapy services in the medical record. The Occupational Therapist may supervise certified occupational therapy assistants, therapy technicians, and students. The position performs patient evaluations, establishes measurable goals, creates and updates treatment plans, and communicates evaluation results with patients and significant others. It also includes educating patients and caregivers about treatment, equipment safety, home programs, and follow-up care. Additional duties include coordinating schedules, supporting department operations, orienting new staff, and providing clinical instruction to occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program, with a minimum of a bachelor's degree.
- Current Louisiana State Occupational Therapy license; temporary licensure is allowed.
- BLS Certification.
- Good interpersonal and human-relations skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good teamwork skills.
- Good critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
- Superior organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Document patient care using the approved hospital and department documentation system.
- Complete daily patient charges accurately and promptly for every patient treated, according to department procedures.
- Perform and document thorough initial evaluations, including objective testing and identification of functional disabilities or problem areas before treatment begins.
- Identify and document measurable short- and long-term goals for each evaluated patient and establish a detailed treatment plan.
- Periodically reassess patients’ functional status and progress toward goals, and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
- Communicate evaluation results with patients and significant others, involving patients in planning, implementing, and revising treatment plans.
- Assess and identify patients’ and significant others’ educational needs regarding treatment, expected reactions, safe equipment use, home programs, and follow-up care.
- Maintain direct patient-care productivity of at least 75%, or 24 billable units per day.
- Maintain competencies in all areas of department practice and pursue professional growth through educational programs, professional literature, in-services, and workshops.
- Participate in improving work processes to improve patient care.
- Delegate appropriately to and supervise support personnel in accordance with their training and state law.
- Communicate effectively and maintain professional, cooperative relationships with healthcare team members, patients, and the public.
- Assist coworkers, use the designated chain of command to communicate work-related concerns and questions, and present possible solutions for department concerns.
- Participate in assigned committees and consult with the department Director about committee input and the effects of committee decisions on department function and budget.
- Promptly schedule patients for treatment as ordered and schedule staff to support productivity and fair distribution of work.
- Assist with orienting new staff using the Rehab department orientation checklist.
- Mentor, supervise, provide timely feedback to, and complete written evaluations for occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students on clinical internships.
- Demonstrate problem-solving and good judgment, accept additional assignments from the Director or Team Leader, and consistently perform the organization’s 12 Service Standards focused on Values, Service, and Quality.
