ProMedica·Sylvania, Alabama
The Occupational Therapist will guide patients through rehabilitation programs to restore and enhance performance while collaborating on goals. The role also involves mentoring students and staff, participating in program development, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Weekly Hours: 0
Shift: Days (United States of America)
As patients work through physical rehabilitation, the Occupational Therapist will guide them through a treatment program to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
Through collaboration with the patient, you will establish goals and track progress through their rehabilitation.
This role allows you to be a mentor to OTAs, students and volunteers. You will also participate in program development, performance improvement projects and other committees.
All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise
Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric).
Demonstrates competence, awareness, and sensitivity of the physical, emotional, and socio-psychological needs of infants through geriatrics.
Conducts occupational therapy evaluations. Demonstrates skill in appropriate selection, administration and interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessments using age specific criteria for each age population served.
Develops and implements an occupational therapy treatment plan according to a valid prescription and in accordance with policies and procedures.
Establishes a plan of care for each patient including mutually established goals, taking into account patient age and educational level. Progress toward goals will be documented and reported to the physician per departmental and applicable regulatory policy.
Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records according to departmental protocols and demonstrate basic competency for completing accurate billing and electronic documentation.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize departmental equipment safely and appropriately for patient care activities.
Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards.
Demonstrates professionalism in clinical practice. Understands and abides by ProMedica's mission and values in all interactions with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies.
Provides oversight and mentoring for OTA's, students and volunteers.
Participates in program development, performance improvement projects and other committees as assigned.
Manages and maintains productivity standards as established by the department.
Provides occupational therapy in a variety of clinical settings and may be required to travel between ProMedica locations.
Performs other duties as directed.
Education: Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
License: Current OT License in State of practice
Certification: BLS
The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.
We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org [employment@promedica.org]
Candidates must hold a Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a current state license. A BLS certification is also required for this position.
Market context
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