Occupational Therapist (PRN)

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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. Provides direction and supervision to Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs in the area of patient care.

Accountabilities

• Performs appropriate initial occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, and designs a occupational therapy plan of care (50%)
• Demonstrates working 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

• Complies with departmental policies for documentation (10%)
• 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
• Long-term and short-term 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

• Productivity (5%)
• Meets the team / department productivity standards

Complies with established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity

• Supervision (3%)
• Assists with supervision/mentorship to Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Exercises sound judgment in delegating task to Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs
• Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial manner

• Department and Team Responsibilities (5%)
• Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner
• Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies
• Completes charge/productivity sheet and gives to person responsible for entering 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 procedures

• Achieves annual goals (2%)
• Establishes annual goals with manager
• Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals
• Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision
• Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: SC OT license

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Location

Roger C Peace Rehab Hosp

Facility

1010 Roger C Peace Rehabilitation Hospital

Department: 10107373 Inpatient Rehabilitation

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