Outpatient Neuro Occupational Therapist - FLOAT

OhioHealth•Augusta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Competently interpret the patients’ history and baseline level of function and then complete an assessment appropriate to the patients’ area of deficits. Based on problems identified, the occupational therapist establishes and carries out a plan of care to include patient treatment and reassessment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation in the medical record and communication with physicians and other medical staff. This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Acts as a clinical instructor for students and actively participates in department functions. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio
OT - Occupational Therapist - American Occupational Therapy Assoc.
Basic computer skills.
For this position, in the Home Care department only, Minimum Qualifications include valid state driver’s license, minimum of eighteen (18) years old, have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and provide proof of insurance, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients: After provider referral, evaluates patient motor, cognitive, sensory integrative and/or psychosocial function, develops and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment techniques and initiates patient treatment.
Implements plan of care based on OT practice framework and appropriate occupational performance frame of reference(s): biomechanical, sensorimotor, and/or rehabilitative.
Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate.
Responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department.
Plans and helps coordinates discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team: Instructs patient and caregiver/family. Recommends DME required for discharge. Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members. Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness plan. Documents evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.
Supervises patient assignments and duties of COTA's and rehabilitation techs.
Is involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings.
Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management.
Takes an active role in orienting new staff members.
Serves as clinical instructor for OT and OTA students.
Educates other disciplines and medical/hospital personnel on the topic of OT purpose, goals and treatment policies and procedures.
Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings.