Occupational Therapist - Inpatient
Occupational Therapist - Inpatient
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Job Description
Full Time
Evening
Mon Fri 12p8p with rotating weekends & holidays
Salary Range: $83239.46$124880.93
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist is responsible to provide a functional evaluation of the patient and develops a plan of treatment designed to achieve maximal physical and mental functioning of the patient in their daily life tasks.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards Policies and Behaviors.
Performs patient evaluation and treatment procedures upon physicians referral.
Develops plans of treatment modifies treatment plans/ programs as necessary; determines rehabilitation potential and participates in discharge planning.
Carries out regular assessments/ reevaluations and modifies program goals as needed.
Identifies potential need for patient to receive other services (physical therapy speech therapy social services etc.) and discusses recommendation with other professionals or physicians.
Knows and utilizes varied treatment techniques and skills for various problems/disabilities.
Keeps up to date records of each patients treatment and progress performing timely reevaluation as necessary and indicated.
Responsible for scheduling patients sessions and arranges for transfer of duties in the event of absence.
Instruct patients in use and care of equipment and apparatus such as wheelchair braces prosthetics and orthotic devices.
Directs and supervises the activities of Physical Therapy Technicians students and volunteers.
Fabricates splints and other adaptive devices for specific needs of patients.
Maintains department equipment reports defects or problems immediately to supervisory staff.
Consults with other health related departments (i.e. nursing physical therapy speech therapy etc.) to coordinate therapeutic programs and maintains communication with physicians regarding the patients progress and response to treatment.
Demonstrates and teaches occupational therapy techniques to occupational therapy students.
Participates in periodic assessment of the quality of care provided; makes the suggestions for improvement of quality as needed.
Attends department meetings allied health conferences. Attends special courses seminars inservices. Reports on relevant course material to staff. Shares areas of special interest or expertise with staff.
Accepts rotations in assignments to bedside care psychiatry inpatient unit and main clinic.
Instructs families about the needs management capabilities and precautions related to the patients care prior to discharge.
Provides information regarding billing for services and equipment.
Determines need for purchase of durable medical equipment for patients.
Maintains and carries out procedures for departmental records charge slips daily statistics etc.
Attends hospital mandatory inservice programs.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
Education: Graduate of accredited college program in occupational therapy B.S. in Occupational Therapy or higher degree.
Licensure: New York state license or eligibility for license.
Experience: Successful completion of orientation program according to department guidelines.
Qualifications: Ability to interact with others in a constructive manner. Ability to promote the availability of quality inservices to staff. Ability to interact with and treat adults and seniors. Open to treating infants children and adolescents as requested within professional ability level. Ability to treat neonates or willingness to learn.
Certification: BLS (through the American Heart Association) required within 6 months of hire. Existing employees will have until 1/1/2023 to obtain BLS.
Core Competencies
Clinical proficiency Ability to multitask
Teamwork Adaptability
Communication skills Problemsolving skills
Planning and organizing Attention to detail
Problemsolving skills Judgment and decisionmaking Stress tolerance
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospitals SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospitals Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard saved on a disc.
Position requires ability to move about freely at least 85 per cent of the time.
Must be able to remain stationary for extended/prolonged periods
Frequently moves/transports objects up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to move patients of all weights with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device/equipment
Must be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions
Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients department and hospital
Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fastpaced environment with multiple interruptions
Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds/signals at all times
Must be able to constantly operate computer equipment and other devices
Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time.
Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type
Full Time
