Outpatient

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

About The Position

Provides comprehensive evaluations, testing, occupational therapy treatments, and education to seriously ill patients or those with complex medical problems and their families. Develops individualized, results-oriented treatment plans with clear, measurable goals, modifies them in response to patient outcomes, and provides direct care and specialized treatments. Works in an interdisciplinary setting and collaborates with care team members and community resources to plan for patients’ continuing care and support after discharge. The role also contributes to department operations and staff development by guiding and supervising support staff and students, conducting training and in-service programs, participating in peer reviews and quality assurance activities, and helping maintain accurate interdisciplinary information flow. Maintains supplies and equipment, follows infection-control and documentation protocols, records service charges, and may participate in committees and research activities. The position is PRN and pays $60.50 per hour plus shift differential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association-accredited program.
Current Georgia licensure from the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Must have and maintain NBCOT certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and test patients, provide occupational therapy treatments and education, and assess complex patients and problems.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable goals, and modify plans based on patient responses.
Provide direct patient care and specialized treatments according to each patient’s plan of care.
Educate and train patients and families about pertinent aspects of care.
Collaborate with the patient care team and community resources to coordinate continued care, support, and follow-up after discharge.
Recommend and procure appropriate equipment; maintain supplies and ensure proper equipment use and maintenance.
Guide and supervise support staff and students, including orienting them and providing ongoing instruction.
Conduct in-service programs, train staff in areas of expertise, and serve as a clinical instructor to students.
Participate in quality assurance activities, peer reviews, and committees addressing patient care or other departmental matters.
Communicate with the patient care team, patients, families, and others involved in care; help maintain accurate interdisciplinary and interdepartmental information flow.
Follow documentation and infection-control protocols, maintain a clean work area, and accurately record daily charges for services rendered.
Provide consultation and assistance to staff and physicians, and respond to professional information requests or refer complex matters appropriately.
Work with the manager to formulate a professional development plan, attend educational in-services, and participate in professional activities and organizations.
Assist with clinical consultation for the professional community and community at large; may support and participate in research activities.
Perform other related duties as required.