Occupational Therapist - PRN/Casual - Weekend Day

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients who have difficulty performing work and daily living activities because of illness, injury, or disability. The role includes identifying physical dysfunction and functional capabilities, establishing and revising patient-focused treatment plans, and coordinating care with physicians and interdisciplinary services. Patient and family participation in goal planning and patient education are emphasized. The Occupational Therapist maintains accurate and timely documentation, billing, and communication with physicians. The position also includes clinical instruction and supervision of students, participation in program development and community education, and professional development. The schedule is three weekend shifts per month at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Occupational Therapy.
Current Occupational Therapy (OT) license.
Requires knowledge demonstrated by successful completion of an accredited program.
Communication skills, both oral and written, time management, organization, and personnel management skills.
Ability to work independently, adapt to a changing environment, and organize and work with 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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is strongly preferred at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, identify physical dysfunction and functional capabilities, and select appropriate tests, measures, and outcome tools.
Establish realistic, patient-focused goals and treatment plans based on evaluation findings; regularly reassess patients and modify care as needed.
Review medical records and contact attending physicians for additional information when needed.
Assess needs for interdisciplinary services and coordinate or refer patients to those services.
Document evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, patient progress reports, services provided, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
Update physicians verbally and in writing about patient progress before discharge or the next physician office visit.
Educate patients and families to support rehabilitation, using interpreters or child-life specialists when needed or requested.
Identify appropriate charges and ensure billing accurately reflects services provided.
Provide clinical instruction, supervision, and guidance to students in accordance with school and department requirements.
Assist with program development and marketing strategies; attend meetings and participate in program development.
Participate in community education through speaking engagements, health fairs, and other events as needed.
Develop relationships with physicians and staff and demonstrate commitment to personal growth and clinical excellence.
Present a staff in-service within one month of attending continuing education, a workshop, or a seminar; attend mandatory in-services, department meetings whenever possible, and required continuing education courses.
Provide age-appropriate care in accordance with department population-specific competency criteria.
Cover assigned shifts, accurately clock in and out using KRONOS, communicate constructively, adapt to changes in assignment and environment, and take responsibility for actions and consequences.