Overview

Job Summary

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

+ Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.

+ Develops a written plan of care.

+ Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.

+ Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.

+ Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care. Reassesses patient's functional status.

+ Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.

+ Contributes to the development of staff and students.

+ Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.

+ Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

+ #N/A

Minimum Required

+ Entry level

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

+ Graduate of an accredited OT program.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

+ Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

+ Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

+ OT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired

REQNUMBER: 32766

Job #NLX277257827