Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health (Days) (PRN)

Tanner Health•Carrollton, GA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Staff occupational therapist performs evaluation and treatment of impairment in functional status in daily living skills following a disability, disease or illness. The person in this position provides services to the following populations: Adults (Eighteen to seventy-five year olds) Geriatrics (Seventy-five years and older). Being a part of Tanner Health System is more than a job, it is a promise we make to treat every patient with exceptional service every time they walk through our doors. Service excellence is the foundation of our organizational culture and the expectations we all set for each other, our patients, physicians and our community. All employees agree to abide by a set of service standards. These standards are the promise we make to provide the best care possible, and represent our beliefs, values and who we strive to become. We each commit to making Tanner Health System a great place for our employees to work, for patients to receive care and for physicians to practice medicine.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
One year of related experience.
Working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
Licensure by the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Occupational Therapy.
Comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy treatment procedures.
BLS required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and develops appropriate treatment plans to include time defined therapy goals, in accordance with physician established plan of care.
Coordinates occupational therapy treatment with other hospital personnel as appropriate.
Delegates treatment implementation appropriately, based on the type of treatment prescribed and level of training of support personnel. Instructs nursing and other staff in follow through activities as indicated.
Completes discharge summaries in a timely manner, in accordance with current policy.
Practices good communication skills with patient and family members. Recognizes potential problems or request of patients and/or family and reacts appropriately.
Consults with other departments to improve quality and efficiency of patient care.
Develops home programs and discharge plans under direct supervision of licensed occupational therapist (with input from patients and families).
Maintains confidentiality.
Performs clerical duties as assigned.
Maintains patient records to include all required documentation, legibly written and completed within assigned time frames.
Participates in in-service educational programs.
Supervises occupational therapy assistants, therapy aids, and student interns in accordance with established guidelines.
Assists other staff members in patient care activities.
Demonstrates dependability on the job. Reports to work on time. Notifies supervisor of unscheduled absences as soon as possible. Organizes work schedule effectively.
Complies with standards set forth by TJC and other regulating agencies.
Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities as requested.
Performs other activities as assigned.
Demonstrates competency in patient care according to the age of the patient and population served. a. Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient's needs. b. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development. c. Demonstrates understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients (age and diagnosis).
Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.