What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - PRN position at Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.?
Role Overview
This PRN Occupational Therapist provides skilled occupational therapy services in an acute care setting, supporting patients based on physician orders. They evaluate, develop treatment plans, and deliver interventions to improve patient outcomes, considering discharge needs and appropriate equipment. The role involves educating patients, collaborating with families and healthcare teams, delegating tasks to assistants, and documenting progress in accordance with policies.
This PRN Occupational Therapist provides skilled occupational therapy services in an acute care setting, supporting patients based on physician orders. They evaluate, develop treatment plans, and deliver interventions to improve patient outcomes, considering discharge needs and appropriate equipment. The role involves educating patients, collaborating with families and healthcare teams, delegating tasks to assistants, and documenting progress in accordance with policies.
- Establishes and implements treatment plans tailored to patient needs
- Provides education and consultation to patients, families, and healthcare providers
- Delegates tasks to support staff based on competency levels
- Completes accurate documentation of services rendered
- Performs assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) certification
- No prior experience required; supervisory experience not necessary
- Preferred: Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Providing patient-centered therapy services in a community hospital environment
- Collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient care
- Documentation and assessment to support discharge planning