Occupational Therapist - Rehab - Casual/PRN

About the role

Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities they serve and the people they employ. They believe in The Meaning of Care – a culture that sets them apart by helping families grow, conveying difficult diagnoses with compassion, going above and beyond for patient needs, and celebrating patient victories.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate a wide variety of patient types and identify physical dysfunction and functional capabilities to facilitate appropriate treatment of patients.
• Performs patient evaluation on initial visit and follows guideline recommendations to establish treatment plan from evaluation.
• Reviews medical records to assist in the evaluation process and contacts attending physician to gather information as needed.
• Chooses appropriate tests and measures and utilizes appropriate outcome tools. Functional and appropriate goals are set with realistic time frames. Patient and families are included in goal planning. Ongoing re-evaluation is evidenced in documentation over the course of a week or as indicated for patient condition / status.
• Affirms needs for additional interdisciplinary services and refers patients for these services.
• Establishes and implements patient-focused treatment program with regular follow-up to achieve maximum functional improvement with efficiency. Treatment plan is based on objective evaluations and achievable short and long-term goals with time frames and direction toward desired outcome. Treatment plans are appropriate for patient diagnosis and constantly re-evaluated for effectiveness. Ongoing re-assessment is evident in documentation and is addressed by modifying the plan of care. Content and frequency of the program are adjusted as the patients condition or status warrants. Coordinates treatments with interdisciplinary services as needed.
• Documents patient education thoroughly and timely, enhancing communication and ensuring completion of Medical Record. Follows criteria for quality documentation as outlined by guidelines including all requirements (surgeries, signatures, allergies).
• Provides patient education to facilitate patient rehabilitation. Education is evidenced by either documentation, written handout or direct observation. When possible, patient will convey understanding of key principles, precautions and instructions by demonstration. Utilizes the services of interpreters, child-life specialists, etc. to assist with instruction as needed or requested.
• Identifies appropriate charges based on treatment rendered. Responsible for identifying appropriate charges based on treatment rendered.
• Participates in the clinical instruction of students to facilitate their education and promote the profession and department. Provides supervision and guidance appropriate for each student, to ensure appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients as well as educational outcome of the student.
• Complies with school/department requirements for supervision/feedback.
• Aids in program development, including department programs, when indicated to assist with the development of marketing strategies and provide input to the coordinators of these programs. Attends meetings and fosters excellence by demonstrating current knowledge base and participation with program development to achieve goals. Participates in community education through speaking engagements, covering health fairs or other events as needed.
• Develops physician and staff relationships. Participates and assists with marketing strategies as needed.
• Demonstrates commitment to personal growth and clinical excellence. Presents a staff in-service program within 1 month of attendance of continuing education course, professional workshop or seminar. Attends all mandatory in-services, department meetings (whenever possible), and required continuing education courses per year.
• Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of Treatment, as outlined in the Age Specific Criteria.
• Demonstrates responsibility with all job-related duties. Takes accountability to cover all assigned shifts. Consistently clocks in and out at appropriate times correctly using KRONOS. Accepts responsibility for actions and consequences.
• Attitude and communication approach reflects the core values of the Rehab department. Listens carefully, checks on understanding before responding, and accepts and offers feedback. Proactively seeks solutions to challenges within the work environment. Adapts, without difficulty, to changes in assignment and environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program required.
• Occupational Therapy (OT) license for work state required.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Skills

• Knowledge of therapy as demonstrated by successful completion of accredited Therapy Program.
• Skills in communication, both oral and written, time management and organization.
• The ability to work independently, adapt to a changing environment, organize and work with a variable patient load.
• The ability to conduct patient teaching and in-service presentations.
• Practices within standards of practice as outlined by professional organization and licensing body.

Physical Requirements

• Weight Demands: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Physical Activity: Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Keyboarding/typing, Kneeling, Sitting; Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing, Carrying, Distinguishing colors, Grasping, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motions, Speaking/talking, Standing, Stooping/bending, Twisting; Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Hearing, Seeing/Visual.