Occupational Therapist PRN

Job Description

Occupational Therapist

PRN Dayshift 8:00am-4:40pm, 2 weekends a month (acute care & inpatient rehab)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and required state certification as a occupational therapist.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association (AHA)

About the Job:

• Plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities.

• Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities.

• Studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress.

• Instructs patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in functional activities and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potentials in accordance with State Regulations and departmental policies.

• Plans, develops and implements a result-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear, measurable goals to develop, recover, improve and maintain skills needed for daily living and working. Modifies the treatment plan according to the patient's responses.

• Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patient's care.

• Document patient care records in accordance with outlined policies and procedures.

We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Grandview Medical Center, a 434-bed regional referral center and tertiary-care facility, is located in Birmingham, AL, and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Grandview Medical Center offers programs and services in all medical and surgical areas, including Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Women's Health, Mental Health, Digestive Diseases, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Sports Medicine and Emergency Care. There are more than 600 physicians on the Grandview medical staff representing 30 specialties and subspecialties. The hospital has been named an accredited program for Metabolic and Bariatric surgery by ASMBS & ACS as well as an accredited chest pain center. Grandview Medical Center provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of any individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information or any other protected class status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.