Occupational Therapist

Description

We are currently looking for aFull Time Occupational Therapist to join our Physical Therapy Unit 6 team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center working M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 a.m.

Summary:

Provides occupational therapy services to inpatients and outpatients and provides supervision and instruction to department/facility staff as required.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures as well as aides in the safety of all patients, clients, and etc.
• Respects and understands patient's right to treatment and right to involve in treatment decisions
• Confers with person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient care and keep them informed of any additional patient needs, treatments, modifications and/or progress
• Implements proper techniques to assist and handle patients, and the ability to handle tools and machines of the profession
• Coordinates with Supervisor in their area of the department/facility to include patient scheduling and implementing occupational therapy services
• Performs housekeeping duties by routine and periodic cleaning to maintain cleanliness and infection control
• Evaluates assigned patients referred to occupational therapy or other offered services by the department
• Interprets and carries out the prescription of the physician
• Completes and submits of all reports pertaining to evaluation and treatment within a timely manner
• Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of data and information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Practices occupational therapy consistent with the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics in addition to Chickasaw Nation Health System policies and procedures
• Must practice ethical responsibility based on the cultural and religious beliefs of clients served under applicable law
• Participates in continuing education opportunities provided to keep informed of new techniques and trends in the field of occupational therapy
• Conducts inventory of all related equipment and supplies as assigned
• Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the department/facility
• Participates in Performance Improvement of procedures and organization of the department/facility
• Provides presentations to community groups as requested and maintain good public relations
• Assists in recruitment of applicants for positions and orientates new personnel to area/department/facility
• Evaluates and reports, at regular intervals, the work of other employees or volunteers within their area of the department/facility
• Assists the Supervisor and/or Manager in planning of any new programs to be developed within the department/facility
• Assists the Supervisor and/or Manager with the revision of any procedures within the department/facility personnel as necessary
• Demonstrates economic use of time, equipment, and supplies
• Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
• Maintains and promotes professionalism
• Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
• Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:

Essential:

• Ability to operate equipment of profession
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Ability to work independently
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Knowledge of occupational therapy treatment techniques
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of First American populations
• Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, and Medical Sciences
• Organizational and time-management abilities
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Experience:

Nonessential:

• 1 year directly related…