Occupational Therapist
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and develops a comprehensive treatment plan to restore patients to their maximum functional potential. They direct therapeutic intervention for the restoration of patients' functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. The role assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. This position provides treatment and instruction to patients according to acceptable principles and practices of Occupational Therapy and collaborates as a member of the health care team for the provision of comprehensive patient care. Consistent with training and competency review, the therapist provides care to adult and geriatric patients. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates, and supervises responsibilities assigned to staff (aides, etc.). The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department, and participates in PI activities. They also participate in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire safety programs.
Requirements
- Current State Occupational Therapy Licensure
- Current BCLS certification.
- Flexibility, organization and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of professionalism.
- Ability to identify and respectfully address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
- Ability to meet current documentation standards and policies in a timely fashion.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Basic computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates patients and develops a comprehensive treatment plan to restore patients to their maximum functional potential.
- Directs therapeutic intervention for the restoration of patient’s functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.
- Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
- Provides treatment and instruction to patients according to acceptable principles and practices of Occupational Therapy.
- Collaborates as a member of the health care team for the provision of comprehensive patient care.
- Provides care to adult and geriatric patients.
- Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to staff (aides, etc.).
- Participates in operational aspects of the department.
- Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in PI activities.
- Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.
Benefits
- Support to participate in continuing education opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
