Occupational Therapist - PRN/Casual - Weekend Day

Best Care•Omaha, NE

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist works at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, treating patients who have difficulty performing work and daily living activities because of illness, injury, or disability. The role evaluates patients, establishes and adjusts individualized treatment plans, provides rehabilitation and patient education, and documents care and progress. The schedule is three weekend shifts per month, with the position described as PRN/Casual. The therapist also coordinates with physicians and interdisciplinary services, supports student clinical instruction, contributes to department and community education, participates in program development and marketing activities, and maintains clinical knowledge and professional growth. The role requires care appropriate to each patient's age and condition, accurate billing and documentation, and flexibility in responding to changing assignments and patient needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Occupational Therapy.
Occupational Therapy license required.
Knowledge demonstrated through successful completion of an accredited program.
Oral and written communication, time-management, organizational, and personnel-management skills.
Ability to work independently, adapt to a changing environment, and organize and manage a variable patient load.
Ability to conduct patient teaching and in-service presentations.
Practice in accordance with standards established by the professional organization and licensing body.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force and the listed physical activities.

Nice To Haves

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is strongly preferred at hire; it is required within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

Evaluate a variety of patients, identify physical dysfunction and functional capabilities, and select appropriate tests, measures, and outcome tools.
Perform initial evaluations and establish treatment plans with appropriate goals and realistic time frames, involving patients and families in goal planning.
Review medical records and contact attending physicians to gather information as needed.
Re-evaluate patients and reassess treatment effectiveness; modify plans and adjust program content and frequency according to patient condition and progress.
Assess the need for additional interdisciplinary services, make referrals, and coordinate treatments with other services.
Provide patient-focused treatment to achieve maximum functional improvement.
Complete timely and accurate evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, progress reports, and other required medical record documentation.
Communicate patient progress to physicians verbally and in writing before discharge or the next physician office visit.
Provide patient education and confirm understanding of key principles, precautions, and instructions; use interpreters or other support services as needed.
Identify appropriate charges and ensure billing accurately reflects services provided.
Participate in clinical instruction of students, providing appropriate supervision, guidance, and feedback.
Assist with department and program development, including marketing strategies, and provide input to program coordinators.
Attend meetings and required in-services and continuing education; present a staff in-service within one month after attending a continuing education course, workshop, or seminar.
Participate in community education activities such as speaking engagements, health fairs, and other events.
Develop relationships with physicians and staff and assist with marketing strategies as needed.
Provide age-specific care and comply with department population-specific competency criteria.
Cover assigned shifts, use KRONOS correctly, accept accountability for actions, communicate constructively, seek solutions, and adapt to changes in assignment and environment.