Occupational Therapist; OT; Outpatient - Neuro; PRN

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient - Neuro (PRN Days)
Location: Northern

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient
- Neuro (PRN Days)
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JR-74295

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* Job Summary:

** The occupational therapist assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that help to restore or improve function in activities of daily living, functional mobility, cognitive tasks, strength, coordination and range of motion in patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused and customer oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role.##

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** Core Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

**** Treatment Planning and Provision of Care
** Implements the occupational therapy treatment plan    Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input    Provides ongoing patient/family education and training    Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate    Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.
** Patient Assessment
** In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to the occupational therapy needs of the patient.
Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members.
Establishes realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals.  Documentation    Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines    Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols    Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines.
** General requirements
** Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying  appropriately.
Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in services, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and…