Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesAs our Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.
Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.
To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.
- Is a role model for the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort, i.e. demonstrates AIDET principles when interacting with customers, subordinates and colleagues. (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You)
- Performs patient evaluations appropriately and competently. Coordinates with the physician to establish a reasonable and necessary treatment plan.
- Demonstrates compentence in the use of equipment in the area of assignment. Implements age-appropriate safeguards.
- Plans and performs treament procedures appropriately and competently.
- Updates, as needed, the treatment/rehab program, goals, and objectives in collaboration with team members.
- Promotes the discharge planning process.
Job RequirementsRequired
- Occupational Therapist: CA
- AHA Basic Life Support - CPR
