Occupational Therapist relief

Northern Arizona Healthcare•Flagstaff, AZ

10d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates treatment to address the needs of patients and their families, while educating them and demonstrating leadership. The role may involve caring for infants, children, adolescents, and/or senior patients, with knowledge and skills to address their physical and developmental needs. The Occupational Therapist practices within defined standards of care and directs support staff to help patients achieve functional goals. Effective communication with professional and support staff is expected to promote a positive, problem-solving environment. The position includes supervising supportive personnel, participating in patient and family conferences, making follow-up and discharge recommendations, documenting care in the EMR, educating patients and families, implementing and updating treatment plans, and coordinating discharge planning. The Occupational Therapist also serves as a resource to colleagues, other departments, and the community. The role requires compliance with safety procedures, applicable regulations and organizational policies, training requirements, documentation and billing procedures, productivity standards, and department meeting expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Current Arizona license required.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association required upon date of hire.
Fingerprint Clearance Card application number required upon hire.
Fingerprint Clearance Card required within 90 days of hire.
Obtain and maintain clinical competencies appropriate to roles assigned by the departmental leader.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise supportive personnel, including occupational therapy assistants, technicians, and students, while retaining responsibility for patient care.
Attend and actively participate in patient team conferences and family conferences.
Determine follow-up outpatient therapy needs and make post-discharge recommendations.
Document accurately in the EMR, showing a logical relationship between collected data, actions taken, and patient responses.
Plan and document measures to address assessed learning needs; recognize and respond to the learning needs of patients, families, and appropriate others.
Present information in a clear manner appropriate to the understanding of patients and families.
Implement treatment plans and evaluate and record patient responses to treatment sessions.
Participate in developing individual discharge plans responsive to patient and family concerns.
Revise and update plans based on assessment and complete documentation according to department policy.
Serve as a resource to rehabilitation peers, other departments, and the community by answering questions, mentoring, and providing educational opportunities.
Review patient history and relevant data before initiating an evaluation.
Evaluate and treat patients without a physician order or referral when permitted by the Board of Medical Directors Rule.
Assist patients and families with discharge planning.
Report safety-related incidents promptly through the Midas/RDE tool, attend safety training, work safely, and monitor the work environment for potential safety issues.
Stay current with and comply with applicable state and federal regulations, statutes, and company policies.
Maintain required certifications and licenses, when applicable, before they expire.
Complete mandatory company modules and job-specific training within the specified time frame.
Complete charges promptly and according to proper procedures.
Meet departmental productivity goals.
Attend at least 75% of department monthly meetings in a 12-month period and review all department meeting content, including minutes and handouts.
Respond promptly to new orders according to department policy.
Adhere to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety, as well as hospital and departmental standards.
Obtain and maintain clinical competencies appropriate to assigned roles.