About The Position
The Occupational Therapist in the Neuro Outpatient department at Doctors Hospital evaluates patients’ histories and baseline function, assesses areas of deficit, and develops and carries out plans of care to help patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. The role includes patient treatment and reassessment, instruction for patients and families, discharge planning, medical-record documentation, and communication with physicians and other medical staff. The therapist also acts as a clinical instructor for students and participates in department functions. The position provides direct patient care and also supports department operations, quality improvement, staff orientation, and education of students and other healthcare personnel. As part of a High Reliability Organization, the role requires attention to safety, quality, and efficiency. Duties may change and may include other responsibilities requested by management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
- Occupational Therapist licensure in the State of Ohio.
- Basic computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ motor, cognitive, sensory integrative, and/or psychosocial function following provider referral.
- Develop and implement plans of care based on evaluation findings, the OT practice framework, and appropriate occupational performance frames of reference.
- Provide treatment, reassess patients, and modify plans of care as appropriate.
- Maintain and meet the department’s productivity expectations.
- Plan and help coordinate discharge with the multidisciplinary team.
- Instruct patients and caregivers or family members.
- Recommend durable medical equipment required for discharge.
- Provide information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members.
- Participate in multidisciplinary patient care and discharge-readiness planning.
- Document evaluations, plans of care, progress toward goals, discharge plans, continuity of care, and other relevant information in the medical record.
- Supervise patient assignments and duties of COTAs and rehabilitation technicians.
- Participate in department quality improvement, data collection, team meetings, and staff meetings.
- Assume duties delegated by management when department management is absent.
- Help orient new staff members.
- Serve as a clinical instructor for OT and OTA students.
- Educate other disciplines and medical or hospital personnel about OT’s purpose, goals, treatment policies, and procedures.
- Represent the department at problem-solving and committee meetings.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
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Job Type
Full-time
