Occupational Therapist - Rehab Acute OT- Days - PRN

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport•Gulfport, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate, plan and provide medically prescribed treatments to restore patients to their maximum performance and independent functioning through a plan of care and therapeutic process.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an occupational therapist program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Association or other State Board of Health recognized accrediting body
Valid MS State Department of Health (MDH) Occupational Therapist (OT) license; or limited 90-day permit; Limited permit must be obtained and submitted prior to hire date
Valid driver's license required for positions assigned to Outpatient Physician Clinics
Standard occupational therapy practices, procedures, techniques and equipment
Human behavior and performance
Individual differences in ability, personality, and interests and the assessment and treatment of affective disorders
Identifying patients' medical visual-perceptual, cognitive, social or emotional and physical needs
Monitoring/assessing performance of individuals to make improvements or take corrective action
Thinking critically by using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Using computers and Microsoft Office programs
Ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively through oral and written expression

Nice To Haves

1 year of clinical experience in a hospital or rehabilitation setting

Responsibilities

Evaluates, plans, and provides care to optimize functional recovery of patient and minimize disability
Collaborates with patient/family and health care team to plan care
Provides patient care interventions based on patient acuity and functional status
Alters the plan of care and updates goals based on patient's response to treatment
Participates in planning and operational changes to achieve team and individual performance improvement goals
Observes and documents patient's response to treatment and progress
Assures accurate, concise and efficient documentation of patient progress in patient record
Communicates patient care needs with interdisciplinary health care teams
Facilitates patient education, discharge planning and functional maintenance with interdisciplinary staff and utilizing available resources
Serves as a patient advocate in identifying functional potential and promoting the appropriate utilization of services