What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acute Care Occupational Therapist position at Yale New Haven Health?
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
The therapist will evaluate and implement a plan of treatment as appropriate and related to resident's current medical diagnosis(s). The Therapist will perform care within the State and Federal Occupational Therapy Practice Regulation.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- 1. 1. The therapist is able to integrate the five elements of patient/client management: ? Examination ? Evaluation ? Diagnosis ? Prognosis ? Intervention
- 2. 2. Will be able to identify appropriate tests and measures necessary to guide them in making the right decision for intervention.
- 3. 3. Will be able to implement and modify treatment plans in accordance with the patient's needs.
- 4. 4. Will be able to identify wen a re-assessment or discharge should occur.
- 5. 5. Will posses the skills necessary to determine need for intervention through a screen.
- 6. 6. Will complete all clinical documentation clearly and in compliance with company, state, federal and intermediary guidelines.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Occupational Therapy
EXPERIENCE
6 months preferred in rehab setting.
LICENSURE
2. Current Occupational Therapy State of Connecticut licensure
Additional Information
Acute care experience required.
YNHHS Requisition ID
178577