Therapist-Occupational I

OverviewJob SummaryEvaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Performs other duties as assigned.ResponsibilitiesEvaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.Develops a written plan of care.Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care. Reassesses patient's functional status.Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.Contributes to the development of staff and students.Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.Completes assigned goals.SpecificationsExperience* #N/AMinimum Required* Entry levelPreferred/DesiredEducationMinimum Required* Graduate of an accredited OT program.Preferred/DesiredTrainingMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired* Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.Special SkillsMinimum Required* Basic computer literacy skills.Preferred/DesiredLicensureMinimum Required* OT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIREPreferred/Desired