Occupational Therapist (PRN)

JOB PURPOSE:

Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of the patient’s needs following physical or mental/behavioral independence and functional performance. The therapist evaluates patients, plans treatment programs, administers occupational therapy modalities and procedures under the prescription of the patient’s physician, documents treatment plans and results, and communicates this information to all parties involved; and performs related duties as required. Any position that has direct patient care is considered to be safety sensitive by Avem Health Partners’ standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Administers a variety of patient care and special procedures utilizing unique skills/training to this department.
• Interprets referrals; examines, evaluates, and develops and modifies occupational therapy plan of care including anticipated goals and expected outcomes for patients.
• Performs a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment of assigned patients as evidenced by clinical documentation.
• Perform Initial assessment/Plan of Care for each patient upon receiving physicians order according to departmental policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Administer appropriate modalities, exercise regimens, and/or treatment procedures according to departmental policies and procedures and standards of care.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records on each patient according to departmental policies regarding documentation and charges.
• Participate in promoting education within the Occupational Therapy (Rehabilitation) Department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of special needs and behaviors of specific age groups to include adult and geriatric.
• Direct rehabilitation technicians in assistance with patients, cleaning duties, or restorative program to allow improved and efficient performance of the Rehab Department.
• Communicates with all members of the healthcare team.
• Evaluates, and regularly re-evaluates the needs of the client; initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions of the client's plan of care.
• Ensure all safety and infection control practices are followed.
• Ability to think quickly and competently in stressful situations.
• Performing other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

BEHAVIORIAL STANDARDS:

• The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.
• Exhibit positive customer service behavior in every day work interactions.
• Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Communicate accurately and appropriately.
• Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
• Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
• Interact and cope effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
• Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve patient care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals.
• Keep current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and best practices in patient care.
• Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.
• Act as a preceptor as requested.
• Demonstrate excellent work attendance and attend and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior. Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Oklahoma license of Occupational Therapy.
• Current BLS (or obtained within 30 days of hire).

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of full-time physical therapy work.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant to be considered.
• This job requires visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.
• Must be able to lift patients to and from bed or other surface as needed.
• Must be able to exert more than 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently.
• Must be able to exert more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move patients and/or objects.
• Must have the physical strength and agility to position patients for a variety of examinations and procedures.