Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Rehab - Med Occ Therapy

Evaluate, Plan, Direct and Administer

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Skills and Flexibility

• Effective inpatient care for acute and swing level patients
• Flexible and responsive to care in alternative settings such as the Outpatient Rehab clinic, Emergency Department, PACU, Express Care, or other areas

Treatment and Assessment

• Familiarity with best practices and common treatments for inpatient and swing rehabilitation pathologies
• Proficiency with rendering common treatment techniques such as ADLs, manual therapy, neuro rehab techniques, cognitive screening and care, exercise modalities, and functional activities
• Appropriate evaluation and assessment of patients, including pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients
• Able to assess patient pain and make appropriate physician contacts for intervention
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates its effectiveness

Professionalism and Patient Interaction

• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
• Maintains department cleanliness and safety
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, and administrative team
• Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy is followed
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities

Administrative Duties

• Directs appropriate Occupational Therapy Department staff
• Maintains records pertinent to the personnel and operation of the department
• Assists with orientation and inservice training for certified department staff members
• Participates in guidance and educational programs
• Utilizes approved abbreviations when recording information
• Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Experience in providing Occupational Therapy within the inpatient and swing setting is preferred
• New graduates or other therapists who have not worked in an inpatient and/or swing setting may be considered

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist with NH eligibility
• BLS (Basic Life Support)