PRN Occupational Therapist

# PRN Occupational Therapist Hot Job
2233 AVENUE J SUITE 107 - ARLINGTON, TX 76006## Overview Position Type Part Time## DescriptionA registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients/clients of all age groups.
Plans, implements and evaluates patient/client care plans to restore or maintain patient/client   wellbeing.  Plans, organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the   medical referral and their evaluation.'  Participates in the coordination of care.
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* Job Qualifications:

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* Education:

** Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.
** Licensure****:
** Current State License as a Occupational Therapist, or if license does not apply, meets one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(h); current Driver's License
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* Experience:

** One year experience: as a Occupational Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting or home health preferred.
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* Skills:

** Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.  Good interpersonal skills.
Proof of current CPR. Knowledge of durable medical equipment.

Transportation:
Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance
** Environmental and

Working Conditions:

** Works in a health care facility or patients'/clients' homes in various conditions; possible   exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule,   ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
** Physical and Mental Effort:
** Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking   required.  Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client   needs and to meet patient/client and family individualized psycho-social needs. Requires hand-eye   coordination and annual dexterity.## Qualifications
* Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to  identify patient/client needs and determine level  of functioning and appropriateness of  patient/client for home care.
* Develops and evaluates the plan of,:are in partnership with the patient/client, representative (if  any), and caregiver(s).
* Documents, prepares and complete$  clinical notes, phone orders and other clinical record  documentation  on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluation and  ongoing assessment data.
* Provides services that are ordered  by, the physician as indicated in the plan of care;oversees   other team  members, when applicable, in the performance of patient/client care that is consistent  with patients'/clients' needs.
* Applies concepts of infection control and standard  precautions in coordinating or performing  patient/client care activities to prevent contamination and transmission  of disease.
* Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for  patients/clients. Provides supervision and guidance to physic&,: therapy assistants and home health  aides as appropriate.
* Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular, neurological  and orthopedic disorders  based on medical  referral and therapy assessment.
* Communicates with all physicians involved  in the  plan of care and other health care  practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
* Meets mandatory continuing education  requirements of the Agency and  licensing board.
* Assists and instructs patients/clients and their  families in transfer techniques appropriate to  patient/client abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such ::c;:s walkers, wheelchair, canes,  etc., in a safe manner.  Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients'/clients'  diagnoses and needs.
* Uses effective interpersonal relation and communication skills.
* Provides patient/client, caregiver, and family counseling;
Provides patient/client and caregiver  education.
* Promotes the Agency philosophy an l administrative policies.
* Demonstrates commitment, professional  growth and competency. Participates in the Agency's QAPI program.
* Participates in Agency-sponsored in,service training.