Occupational therapist - Occupational therapy - Prn days (60406)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Maryville,
• IL 62062Position
• Type:
• PRN (8
• Hours)Salary
• Range: $32.65 - $55.22
• HourlyJob
• Shift:
• DaysJob
• Category:
• Rehab/Therapy
• ServicesJob
• Summary: The occupational therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family needs within the parameters of the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act in order to deliver care promoting optimal recovery and rehabilitation. The occupational therapist promotes safe and effective care to the adult and geriatrics age group, coordinating care with the physician and any others involved in the patient’s care.
• Job
• Responsibilities: Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity. Demonstrates flexibility to meet staffing needs of department/organization and appearance. Meets productivity standards, accepting low census time and/or extra time as needed. Demonstrates leadership abilities while appropriately following the chain of command. Performs and evaluates appropriate and complete evaluation based on patient diagnoses and specific to care, leading to appropriate care planning decisions. Provides age-appropriate and population specific care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to adults and geriatrics as appropriate to treatment area(s) Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and evaluation. Documents readiness to learn, teaching, barriers and outcomes. Reassesses significant change in patient’s condition and updates care plan appropriately. Identifies patient care to formulate and/or contribute to the discharge plan. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner, according to hospital policies and procedures.
• QualificationsEducation
• Requirements and
• Other
• Requirements:
• Education
• Level: Graduate of a occupational therapy curriculum approved by the
• American
• Occupational
• Therapy
• Association
• Certification/Licensure:
• Licensed in the
• State of
• Illinois
• Experience
• Requirements: One year of experience in a health care setting is required to provide home health services.
• Other
• Requirements: Must be able to complete computer work.