Occupational Therapist - Physical Therapy Multi - PRN

About the Role

A professional who assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates patient care activities. Collaborates with other Clinical Associates to meet individual needs using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective care.

Responsibilities

• Documents initial evaluations, progress notes, treatments administered, and discharge summaries according to established departmental policies, procedures, and goals in all practice settings as appropriate.
• Responsible for patient evaluation delivering treatment to referred patients by clinical protocols resulting in patient satisfaction. Notifies physician of evaluation and patient progress as appropriate.
• Identifies barriers to patient and physician satisfaction and assists with improving the entire process.
• Coordinates and implements optimal patient care within assigned caseload in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Delegates treatments and tasks appropriately and makes suggestions for improvement in skill mix and patient care delivery, including demonstrating cross-training and flexibility with scheduling.
• Responsible for charge entry including accurate documentation of treatment and equipment given utilizing appropriate unit/minute guidelines. Enters charges timely on PTR or in computer and turns charges in on a daily basis.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team including patient, family, and physicians, and identifies barriers to effective communication and teamwork.
• Develops, educates, and instructs patients on safe and appropriate exercises during treatment sessions. Provides written home exercise program instruction and ensures patient understanding.
• Promotes educational growth by attending appropriate educational in-services and meetings. Contributes to the education of co-workers, students, and/or community by developing or presenting educational materials.
• Prepares patient and family for discharge. Makes appropriate plans and recommendations involving continuum of care. Ensures resources are in place prior to patient discharge. Attends patient case conferences and/or completes appropriate paperwork in a timely manner.
• Performs clinical skills accurately and professionally in assigned area. Recognized for a specialized level of therapy services and assists with program development and marketing to physicians.
• Cleans completely after each patient or delegates task and ensures completion. Identifies environment of care concerns and seeks resolution. Assists with overall cleanliness of the department.
• Maintains licensure and/or certification(s) required for the position, without lapse.
• Drives personal and/or CHRISTUS vehicles according to policies and procedures while on approved/official business.
• Attends meetings as required.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree required
• Current Louisiana OT License required
• BLS provider certification required

Schedule

PRN (Per Diem As Needed)