Occupational Therapist Rehab

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy procedures and modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician in an effort to restore function and to allow patients to reach their maximum performance in all occupations. Occupational Therapists are also responsible for supervising any occupational therapy assistants. This position will be responsible for serving the pediatric outpatient population part-time, possibly going into the school system setting and part-time outpatient orthopedics. Will also be required to perform some OT services in the acute care setting.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

Must be a graduate from an accredited school/program of Occupational Therapy

EXPERIENCE:

One year experience as an Occupational Therapist recommended but not required.

Able to perform Occupational Therapy in the outpatient setting; prefer pediatric experience but not required.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATION:

Current license as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Tennessee.

Current BCLS certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Observes and evaluates treatment affect. Recommends change to physician, if needed

• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients

• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors

• Formulates a teaching plan based on Identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate

• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of occupational therapy modalities

• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families

• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety

• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean

• Completes annual education requirements

• Maintains regulatory requirements

• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time

• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly

• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion

• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled

• Attends staff meetings, reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner

• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (COI) activities

• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices

• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department

Henry County Medical Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We look forward to hearing from you soon!