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.
• Demonstrates efficient, appropriate documentation skills as set by department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates mature approach to professional employment status.
• Promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork.
• PRACTICES EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN ALL INTERACTIONS (PATIENT, VISITOR, CO-WORKER, ETC.).

Adheres to departmental policies and procedures

• Participates to continuing education programs and department meetings.
• Participates appropriately in the supervisory relationship.
• Provides instruction for home care and treatment.

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 PROGNOSIS 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, FABRICS, AND FITS ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS: SLINGS, SPLINTS, WHEELCHAIRS, UTENSIL HOLDERS, ETC. FOR PATIENTS.

Physical And Mental Requirements And Working Conditions

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited university.
• Licensure: State of Michigan Licensure in good standing.