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Occupational Therapist-PACE PT, Day

Prisma Health

#Consultation #Documentation #Interdisciplinary Team #CPR #Goal Setting #Patient Care #Communication #Teamwork #Flexibility

Quick overview

The Occupational Therapist plans and implements treatment programs for patients, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for the overall occupational therapy program and must demonstrate advanced knowledge of various diagnoses and treatment techniques.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program is required, along with one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population. State OT Licensure and CPR certification are also necessary.

bachelor degreeTeamworkCommunicationAssessmentDocumentationFlexibilityGoal SettingPatient CareProblem IdentificationCreativityPatient EducationSupervisionTreatment PlanningConsultationInterdisciplinary CollaborationMentorshipOccupational TherapySafety Measures

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to principles and practices of occupational therapy. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team. Responsible for the overall occupational therapy program at Prisma Health SeniorCare PACE. **Schedule- 32 hours weekly, Monday – Thursday; 8 hours a day*
Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in occupational therapy Selects, performs, and interprets the results of OT examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems Accurately performs and interprets standardized evaluations appropriate for the patient Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the OT treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, and cultural background Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services. Revises the treatment plan as indicated Demonstrates working knowledge of various Occupational Therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the treatment area and self Reassesses patient status in response to treatments and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated Provides information regarding discharge and follow-up services as indicated which may include a referral to other community resources - Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes Completes the Plan of Care and Patient/Family Education Documentation Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient/family/caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis/condition Provides educational material to patients/families as indicated Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit components. Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible and timely manner. Goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified time frame. Treatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain information regarding treatment progression. Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled. Initiates and manages assignments in a timely and thorough manner. Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies. Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters charges in an accurate and timely manner. Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members. Complies with department policies and procedure Consistently demonstrates behaviors that support the purpose statement of Prisma Health and demonstrates good judgement in selecting the proper mode of communication which conveys a favorable image of the therapy department and Prisma Health Assumes any additional team/department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership Provides supervision/mentorship to Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Aides Exercises sound judgment in delegating task to Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial manner Provides supervision to Occupational Therapy students as assigned Participates in student orientation and provides effective learning experiences, feedback and timely evaluation Meets the team/department productivity standards Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity Establishes annual goals related to stated corporate and department initiatives Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals Actively supports corporate leadership initiatives Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an NBCOT accredited program Experience - One (1) year of experience working with the frail or elderly population In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses State OT Licensure from the Board of OT Examiners or OT Compact Commission. CPR A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance.

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