PRN Occupational Therapist
About The Position
A registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients/clients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient/client care plans to restore or maintain wellbeing, and plans, organizes, and conducts treatment based on medical referrals and evaluations. Participates in coordinating care. Performs ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points, to identify patient/client needs, determine functional level, and assess suitability for home care. Develops and evaluates plans of care with the patient/client, representative, and caregivers; revises plans based on evaluation and ongoing assessment. Provides physician-ordered services and may oversee other team members in delivering care consistent with patient/client needs. Plans and provides treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders. Communicates with physicians and other healthcare practitioners involved in the plan of care. Documents clinical notes, phone orders, and other records accurately and promptly. Applies infection-control and standard precautions; provides supervision and guidance to therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate; and supports patients, caregivers, and families with counseling, education, transfer techniques, and safe equipment use. Participates in agency quality-improvement and training activities and maintains professional competence and required continuing education.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association-approved program.
- Current state license as an Occupational Therapist, or, if licensure does not apply, meet one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(h).
- Current driver's license.
- One year of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting or home health preferred.
- Therapy skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Proof of current CPR.
- Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
- Reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and standing; prolonged standing and walking are required.
- Ability to work under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs, including individualized psychosocial needs.
- Hand-eye coordination and annual dexterity.
Nice To Haves
- One year of Occupational Therapist experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting or home health is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments, to identify patient/client needs, functional level, and appropriateness for home care.
- Develop, evaluate, and revise plans of care in partnership with patients/clients, representatives, and caregivers.
- Document and complete clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical records on an ongoing and timely basis.
- Provide physician-ordered services and oversee other team members when applicable, ensuring care is consistent with patient/client needs.
- Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions during care activities.
- Provide supervision and guidance to therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
- Plan and provide treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referrals and therapy assessments.
- Communicate with physicians and other healthcare practitioners involved in the plan of care.
- Meet continuing education requirements of the agency and licensing board.
- Assist and instruct patients/clients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient/client abilities.
- Instruct patients/clients in safe use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, and canes.
- Use therapy equipment appropriate to patient/client diagnoses and needs.
- Provide patient/client, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
- Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies; demonstrate professional growth and competency.
- Participate in the agency's QAPI program and agency-sponsored in-service training.
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Job Type
Part-time
