Occupational Therapist (Temporary, Full Time))

Kaiser Permanente•Wailuku, HI

26d

About The Position

Assists with planning, coordinating, implementing and directing Occupational Therapy services for inpatients and outpatients. Evaluates patients referred for Occupational Therapy service. Develops and implements appropriate treatment plans based on evaluation.

Responsibilities

Assists in planning, development and implementation of full array of occupational therapy services.
Assists in developing, initiating and providing in-service training to other professionals and nursing staff, including residents and students.
Works with other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive approach to evaluation and recommendation of developmental and psychosocial problems of inpatients referred to care.
Recommends equipment and supply requirements.
Participates in departmental quality assurance program.
Provides evaluation of upper extremity muscle function and strength, joint motion and function, nerve function, A.D.L. skills, sensory motor integration evaluation, psychosocial development, levels of motor development and reflex function when requested by attending physician for both inpatients and outpatients.
Administers occupational therapy treatments based on neurophysiological principles and habilitation and rehabilitation techniques, which might include neurodevelopmental therapy, therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular facilitation, muscle reeducation, sensory motor training, and activities of daily living.
Maintains clinical records of all patient care activities.
Writes report of initial assessment of each patient and develops objectives and treatment plans for each patient. Plans according to patients level of functioning.
Participates in family conferences to facilitate understanding of patient treatment goals and support family in their participation with patients care. Provides orientation of Occupational Therapy Services for families and visitors as needed.
Participates in discharge planning and assists in making referrals to community agencies. Documents discharge plans and communicates to appropriate parties.
Educates patients about their disabilities and provides instructions or follow-up program.
Coordinates to assure adaptability of occupational roles in home, work, play and when appropriate, Provides site visits.
Demonstrates working knowledge and appropriate application of CPT-4 codes for all services provided. Keeps abreast of coding modifications and/or definitions.