What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Occupational Therapist position at Longwood?
Description
We are looking for a committed Occupational Therapist to direct all aspects patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, goal setting, and documentation according to organization’s guidelines, professional standards and patient needs.
What do we do? Connect People 2 Life!
How do we Connect People 2 Life? Through reconnecting them to the relationships that make life full: S(Sprint) N(Nature) O(Others) W(Work) S(Self)! We make it SNOW every day!
Responsibilities
• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
Requirements
Skills
· Intensive education and clinical expertise
· Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
· Current knowledge of treatment practices
· Drive to continually learn and grow
· Professional behavior
· Excellent interpersonal communication skills