What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care PRN position at Inova Health System?
Inova Loudoun Hospital, acute care department is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our acute care team in a PRN capacity. We require 2 weekend shifts per month, 1 Major and 1 Minor holiday a year. This is an excellent opportunity to join an exciting team working together to care for our patients.
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Occupational Therapist PRN Job Responsibilities:
- The Occupational Therapist PRN adheres to department policies regarding the timeframe, form, and content of written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Communicate effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors, and outside contacts while completing all administrative tasks and other responsibilities in support of the operating unit.
- Demonstrates essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols while performing re-evaluations, according to department guidelines, and adjusting the treatment plan as needed.
- Selects evaluation and treatment methods appropriate to patients' diagnosis, age group, and physical/emotional status while formulating appropriate treatment plans.
- May perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy
- Experience: New Graduate Occupational Therapist
- Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association required upon start.
- Licensure: VA Occupational Therapist License required upon start.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in an acute care setting
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This policy is in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, and regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued pursuant to these statutes at 45 C.F.R. Parts 80, 84, 91 and 92, respectively.