Occupational Therapist Inpatient PRN
About The Position
Organizes and conducts an Occupational Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. Directs patients’ participation in selected activities and treatments to restore, reinforce, and correct pathology, and to promote or maintain good health. Evaluates patients and develops effective treatment plans appropriate to their rehabilitation needs within the care continuum. Provides competent treatment, educates patients and their families or caregivers about relevant health information, treatment, and prevention, and initiates and participates in discharge planning. Performs department activities such as documentation, billing, and operational support, as well as other assigned duties. Complies with applicable policies and standards and follows requirements for safely and securely maintaining patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI).
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy.
- Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days.
- Have the evaluation and treatment skills needed to provide Occupational Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological ages of patients on the caseload.
- Demonstrate professional initiative, objectivity, good time management, and interpersonal skills.
- Be physically, cognitively, and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and assist with the physical mobility of patients and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop effective treatment plans based on their rehabilitation needs within the care continuum.
- Perform Occupational Therapy treatment techniques competently.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about applicable health information, treatment, and prevention.
- Initiate and participate in discharge planning.
- Perform department activities, including documentation, billing, and operational support.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with applicable policies and standards.
- Safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI).
