Occupational Therapist II-CHT
Occupational Therapist II-CHT
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Job Description
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This client is a locally based nonprofit healthcare organization. Their health system includes two hospitals a 100provider primary and specialty care medical group a cancer center; and a new medical fitness center.
Job Title: Occupational Therapist IICHT
Location: Fairfield CA 94534
Duration: 2 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
JOB DESCRIPTION:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This client is a locally based nonprofit healthcare organization. Their health system includes two hospitals a 100provider primary and specialty care medical group a cancer center; and a new medical fitness center.
Job Title: Occupational Therapist IICHT
Location: Fairfield CA 94534
Duration: 2 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
JOB DESCRIPTION:
SUMMARY
- Works under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Supervisor and Director.
- The staff occupational therapist in accordance with his/her evaluation findings and the physicians referral plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
- Provides occupational therapy services in inpatient and outpatient settings during assigned shift during department operating hours including assignment in rotation of weekend and holiday coverage.
- On physicians referral evaluates patients develops specific treatment plans and goals administers procedures and modalities specific to the learning needs and age of the patient and plans for discharge utilizing appropriate Occupational Therapy techniques.
- Acts as a case manager for assigned patients.
- Prepares and maintains accurate and current patient records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Re evaluates and revises patients treatment plan on a regular basis with approval of physician as necessary.
- Provides patient family/caregivers with age appropriate instruction regarding therapy procedures and home program and provides additional instruction as indicated.
- Instructs the patient and family/caregiver in care and use of assistive and adaptive equipment.
- Communicates with rehabilitation team members family physicians and third party payers regarding patient progress and program changes as appropriate.
- Attends and/or participates inter/intradepartmental in services and meetings as required and appropriate.
- Participates in short and long term program development including participation on committees as requested.
- Participates in student intern and/or volunteer program as appropriate.
- Provides supervision to occupational therapist assistant.
- Maintains clean safe and orderly treatment areas and equipment. Reports to supervisor any problems or suggestions regarding safety in the workplace.
- Assists with orientation and supervision of other health care professionals as appropriate.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication with physicians coworkers patients and other hospital personnel.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs in service meetings and workshops within assigned specialty areas.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills:
Experience:
- One year experience in acute hospital or outpatient hand clinic preferred however will consider new graduates.
Skills:
- Good basic clinical skills in occupational therapy evaluation and treatment.
- Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: Pediatric Adolescent Adult and Geriatric.
Interpersonal Skills:
- The client Way is a set of value based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at client Healthcare.
- The client Way principles consist of Caring Communication Collaboration and Competence.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with patients patients families/caregivers physicians and coworkers.
- Must be able to demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills and ability to work in a team setting.
Physical Effort:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This may include moderate lifting/pushing/pulling of patients and equipment in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Other:
- Knowledge of existing laws and regulations governing the practice of Occupational Therapy.
Education:
- Minimum bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Licensure: Current California Occupational Therapy license is required.
- NBCOT Certification is required.
- CHT Physical Agent Modalities (PAM ) Advanced Practitioner certification or Advanced Practitioner certification in Hands preferred.
- Occupational Therapy license applicant may be considered. Current AHA or equivalent BLS certification
Certifications & Licenses:
- BLS
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy license is required. NBCOT Certification is required. CHT Physical Agent
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Employment Type
Full Time
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