Acute Care Occupational Therapist Full Time

Description

The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation and treatment of hospital inpatients and outpatients in a range of specialty programs.

Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively

• with patient, physicians, families, community and business contracts.

Effectively applies clinical and academic knowledge into treatment and departmental programs

• as set by department policies and procedures.

Demonstrates efficient, appropriate documentation skills

• as set by department policies and procedures.

Demonstrates mature approach to professional employment status

• as set by department policies and procedures.

Promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork

• as set by department policies and procedures.

Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.)

• as set by department policies and procedures.

Adheres to departmental policies and procedures

• as set by department policies and procedures.

Participates to continuing education programs and department meetings

• as set by department policies and procedures.

Demonstrates professional/ethical behavior

• as set by department policies and procedures.

Adheres to professional code of ethics in the performance of duties in accordance to the AOTA

• as set by department policies and procedures.

Participates appropriately in the supervisory relationship

• as set by department policies and procedures.

Provides instruction for home care and treatment

• as set by department policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited university and licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Certification with the NBCOT preferred.
• Licensure: State of Michigan Licensure in good standing.

Job Knowledge

• Must be able to apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and mechanical functioning of the body to specialized techniques in the treatment of patients.
• Must know how to position patients with various diseases in good functional positions so that injury or deformity is prevented.
• Must understand and have ability to teach techniques and their application to different diagnoses.
• Must have working knowledge of various ADL techniques and their application to different diagnoses.
• Must have basic knowledge of various disease processes and their effect on the human body in relation to physical disabilities.
• Must be able to evaluate individual patient’s performance capacities and deficits.
• Must be able to plan and execute therapeutic program appropriate to defined goals.
• Must have knowledge in receiving referral from doctor and following mandates.
• Must have knowledge in obtaining all pertinent prognoses and contra-indicators from patient’s chart, medical records staff.
• Must have knowledge in setting goals and developing treatment programs according to defined goals.
• Must be able to adapt treatment when revision is indicated by change in patient’s status.
• Must be able to note and record patient’s progress and making reports accessible to medical staff and other team members.
• Must have knowledge in preparing patients for discharge by providing home program.
• Must have knowledge in scheduling treatment times in conjunction with patient’s schedule of other services.
• Must be able to maintain equipment, perform minor repairs, and report major repairs.
• Must be willing to read books, articles, and attend educational conferences to improve existing OT programs, and to benefit knowledge as a therapist.
• Must maintain active membership in professional organizations.
• Must have knowledge in making recommendations to coordinate a total of , consistent program that meets the needs of individual patients.
• Must be able to make written evaluation reports, periodic progress, and discharge notes and participates in oral reporting at team meetings.
• Designs, fabricates, and fits adaptive equipment such as: slings, splints, wheelchairs, utensil holders, etc. for patients.
• Must be able to direct activities and/or supervise SOTR and COTA students, assistants, volunteers.
• Must be able to participate in educational training programs of nursing students, volunteers, etc.
• Must be able to establish home programs when necessary; demonstrates and instructs patients and family in its execution.
• Must be able to keep accurate and orderly permanent records on patient treatment.
• Must have knowledge in requisitioning supplies and equipment.
• Computer knowledge necessary for effective utilization of hospital systems.

Physical Demands

• Physically capable of performing the duties of an occupational therapist including walking, standing, sitting or bending, as required to accomplish the principal duties in a safe, reliable manner.
• Lifting, carrying light to moderately heavy occupational therapy equipment.
• Visual acuity required administering evaluations and providing treatment to patients.
• Hand dexterity and skills to handle various tools and equipment.
• Ability to lift/support patient of all weights.

Special Demands

• Willingness to work with a variety of physically disabled or mentally challenged individuals.
• Characteristics of warmth, tact, understanding, friendliness, in established productive, therapeutic relationship with patients.
• Creativity and adaptability in establishing and carrying out treatment programs.
• Skills of good observation in order to evaluate patient performance for thorough evaluation.
• Mental and emotional stability.