OT Occupational Therapist PRN

Responsibilities: Provides care for the Adult or Geriatric patients, ages 18 years and over. Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient in all interactions. Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate activity program consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient. Performs occupational therapy evaluation prescribed by a physician and establishes an appropriate plan of care based on results of evaluation. Delegates responsibilities and supervises activities of COTA while maintaining knowledge of the patient's status and revise patient's care plan as warranted. Selects constructive activities suited to the individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest. Educates the patients with the skills and techniques required for participation in activities. Evaluates patients' progress, attitudes, and behaviors as related to their rehabilitative potential. Studies patients' reaction while they are engaged in treatment session, their reaction to the activity program, and adapt plan of care according to the individual patient's needs. Submits accurate patient charges in a timely manner. Conducts training programs and participates in training medical and nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives. Designs and fit adaptive devices such as splints and braces for patient use. Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed and maintains equipment. Develops an understanding of responsibilities for recognizing abuse and follow policy for making appropriate referrals/interventions. Develops an understanding of responsibilities for participation in Performance Improvement activities. Educates / Instructs patients and families in energy conservation, ADL performance and appropriate adaptive equipment. Develops and executes short and long term goals within documented time frames and update them as needed. Attends scheduled staff meetings, in-services and training programs. Actively participate in continuing education programs for self-development. Performs other duties as assigned or delegated by the Manager. Adheres to all components of the Hospital Compliance Plan in performing job duties and reports any violations or suspected violations of the Plan to the Compliance Officer. Demonstrates professional conduct and complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Adheres to hospital attendance policy as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Complies with measures for preventing exposure to blood borne pathogens. Participates in the Hazardous Material Program; hazards include exposure to blood and body fluids, possible communicable diseases, sharp objects and instruments, assorted chemicals and gasses as listed in the Hazardous Materials Program Manual. Complies with established Safety and Patient Safety Program practices. Limits access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job, and shares such information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program required, Master's degree preferred. Hospital experience preferred. Knowledge of basic computer skills and word processing. Current OT license to practice in state of employment. Must obtain BLS within 30 days of employment and maintain for the duration of employment. Therapy Staff (COTA, Restorative Aide)