Float Pool Occupational Therapist - PRN

Job Purpose

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients' needs following physical or mental/behavioral independence and functional performance. The therapist interprets referrals, examines, evaluates, and develops and modifies occupational therapy plan of care, administers occupational therapy modalities and procedures, documents treatment plans and results, and communicates this information to all parties involved.

Essential Functions

• Administers a variety of patient care and special procedures utilizing unique skills/training to this department.
• Interprets referrals; examines, evaluates, and develops and modifies occupational therapy plan of care including anticipated goals and expected outcomes for patients.
• Performs a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment of assigned patients as evidenced by clinical documentation.
• Initial assessment/Plan of Care for each patient upon receiving physicians order according to departmental policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Administer appropriate modalities, exercise regimens, and/or treatment procedures according to departmental policies and procedures and standards of care.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records on each patient according to departmental policies regarding documentation and charges.
• Participate in promoting education within the Occupational Therapy (Rehabilitation) Department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of special needs and behaviors of specific age groups to include adult and geriatric.
• Direct rehabilitation technicians in assistance with patients, cleaning duties, or restorative program to allow improved and efficient performance of the Rehab Department.
• Communicates with all members of the healthcare team.
• Evaluate, and regularly re-evaluate the needs of the client; initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions of the client's plan of care.
• Ensure all safety and infection control practices are followed.
• Ability to think quickly and competently in stressful situations.
• Performing other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Behaviorial Standards

• Support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.
• Exhibit positive customer service behavior in every day work interactions.
• Exhibit a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
• Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
• Interact and cope effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
• Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve patient care.
• Keep current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and best practices in patient care.
• Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.
• Participate as a preceptor as requested.
• Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior.
• Comply with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.

Education/Certification/Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Oklahoma license of Occupational Therapy.
• Current BLS (or obtained within 30 days of hire).

Experience

• Five (5) years of full-time physical therapy work.
• Supervisory experience preferred.