Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN Traveler

Description POSITION SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist performs components of occupational therapy procedures and related tasks in accordance with practices of occupational therapy. Patient population ranges in age from 18 years to geriatric experiencing medically complex conditions and/or medical surgical conditions requiring rehabilitation and/or wound care needs. Assist patients with his/her maximum functional performance while learning to live within his/her capabilities. Records the patient’s responses to treatment and reports the outcome of each treatment to the patient records.

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position.” “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.

Ability to project a professional Image.

Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.

Action oriented individual with ability to: identify opportunity; adapt to change; work independently; and prioritize tasks / responsibilities.

Proven success in completion of assignment.

Effective verbal and written communication skills, and strong presentation skills with ability to adjust accordingly for a variety of audiences.

Strategic problem solving with ability to adapt to change and/or uncertainty.

Intellectual ability to handle concepts and complexity comfortably.

Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.

Freedom from illegal use of drugs.

Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Current license for Occupational Therapy in state of employment.

Must maintain current BLS certification throughout employment.

Perform components of occupational therapy procedures and related tasks as selected by patient care plan needs. Therapeutic activities with patients who are limited by physical injury or illness, psychosocial dysfunctions, developmental or learning disability or the aging process.

Observe patients’ responses to therapy, evaluate and report outcomes to members of the interdisciplinary team. Document outcomes in medical record.

Maintain clean and safe environment. Maintain and clean all equipment. Prepare patient and/or room for treatments and therapy. Transport and transfer patient in a safe manner.

Participate in patient care tasks; bathing, feeding, transporting as needed.

Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, taking inventory, ordering supplies, and completing forms.

Remain current with literature related to departments for which responsible and maintain an updated methodology, tools, manuals, and criteria as necessary and appropriate. Attends all required hospital meetings.

Supports employee and patient education to enhance knowledge, skills, and necessary behaviors to achieve quality outcome.

Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions.

Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with hospital policies.

Ability to carry out essential functions of this position (with or without reasonable accommodation).

Promote the philosophy, mission and objectives of the Company within and to customers outside the hospital.

Demonstrates satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact with facility and medical staff and Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors and government agencies.

Assure participation in relevant in-service training sessions, facility meetings and continuing educational opportunities appropriate to responsibilities.

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