Occupational Therapist- Acute Care- Flex/PRN

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist confirms and interprets physician referrals, performs patient assessments and plans and implements individualized treatment programs taking into account the patient’s developmental and/or chronological age and medical diagnoses in accordance with the regulations governing the principles and practice of Occupational Therapy. This role involves an acute care patient base with a Flex/PRN schedule. The therapist provides patient care based upon physician referral and age-appropriate assessment, coordinating care and clinical activities through communication with patients, families, therapists, team leaders, managers, physicians, and other healthcare team members. Documentation in the patient’s medical record and completion of other patient care-related forms are required in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies. The role includes supervising OTAs and collaborating with other therapy staff, support staff, volunteers, and students. Participation in in-services, performance improvement, program development/evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review, and staff meetings is also expected. Supervision of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs) is provided as per state licensure/practice standards and Federal regulations. The role may involve orienting new employees and guiding volunteers, students, support, or contract staff. Communication may occur with individuals inside or outside the organization, potentially involving problem-solving, consultation, advising, or interpretation services. Access to patient information is required for job performance. Cost containment initiatives in the immediate work unit/department are also suggested. Within the scope of license, age-specific criteria, and per physician referral, the therapist interprets physician orders, performs patient assessments, and plans and implements individualized patient treatment programs. The impact of the work is generally within the department or service line.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program required.
Experience in site specific level of care preferred but not required.
For Home Health positions one year of clinical experience required.
Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
AHA BLS-certified (from a Carilion approved program) within six months of employment.
Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in site specific level of care preferred but not required.
For Home Health positions one year of clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

Confirms and interprets physician referrals.
Performs patient assessments.
Plans and implements individualized treatment programs taking into account the patient’s developmental and/or chronological age and medical diagnoses.
Provides patient care based upon physician referral and age-appropriate assessment.
Coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and/or verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians and other members of the health care team.
Documents in the patient’s medical record and completes other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures.
Supervises OTAs and collaborates with other therapy staff, support staff, volunteers and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
Participates in other patient care and departmental/professional activities as requested/assigned including but not limited to presenting/attending in-services, performance improvement, program development/evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review and attending staff meetings.
Supervises Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs) as provided by State of Virginia licensure/practice standards and Federal regulations.
Orients new employees and may provide guidance to volunteers, students, support, or contract staff.
Suggests cost containment initiatives in immediate work unit/department.
Interprets physician orders, performs patient assessments, and plans and implements individualized patient treatment programs.
Work requires physical activity with patients including lifting, manipulating, pushing, pulling, bending and walking.