Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN - CHC

Vibra Travels•Plano, TX

About The Position

Organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation for patients. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance; facilitate learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity; diminish or correct pathology; and promote and maintain health. Provides care to adult or geriatric patients aged 18 and over. Conducts physician-prescribed evaluations and establishes and updates plans of care and short- and long-term goals. Works with the rehabilitation team, delegates and supervises COTA activities, and educates patients and families on energy conservation, activities of daily living, and adaptive equipment. The role also includes designing and fitting adaptive devices, maintaining equipment, participating in staff training and performance improvement, and complying with hospital safety, privacy, and other policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current occupational therapist license to practice in the state of employment.
Obtain BLS certification within 30 days of employment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
Basic computer and word-processing skills.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy care to adult or geriatric patients aged 18 years and over.
Respect each patient's rights, dignity, and individuality.
Consult with rehabilitation team members to select appropriate activities based on each patient's needs and capabilities.
Perform physician-prescribed occupational therapy evaluations and establish plans of care based on evaluation results.
Delegate responsibilities to and supervise COTAs while monitoring patient status and revising care plans as warranted.
Select constructive activities suited to patients' physical capacities, intelligence levels, and interests.
Teach patients the skills and techniques needed to participate in activities, and evaluate their progress, attitudes, and behaviors related to rehabilitation potential.
Observe patients' reactions during treatment and to activity programs, and adapt plans of care to their individual needs.
Submit accurate patient charges in a timely manner.
Conduct training programs and train medical and nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
Design and fit adaptive devices such as splints and braces.
Requisition supplies and equipment as needed and maintain equipment.
Recognize patient abuse and follow policy for appropriate referrals and interventions.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Educate and instruct patients and families in energy conservation, activities of daily living, and appropriate adaptive equipment.
Develop and execute short- and long-term goals within documented time frames and update them as needed.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, in-services, and training programs.
Participate in continuing education for self-development.
Follow the Hospital Compliance Plan and report suspected violations to the Compliance Officer.
Demonstrate professional conduct and comply with hospital and departmental policies, attendance requirements, safety practices, and bloodborne pathogen and hazardous-material precautions.
Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for work and share it only on a need-to-know basis.
Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the Manager.