Occupational Therapist PD - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital

Whittier Health Network; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Un hôpital de réhabilitation de premier plan recherche un ergothérapeute pour un emploi à temps partiel. Le candidat idéal doit avoir un diplôme accrédité en ergothérapie et être licencié. Le poste implique une évaluation complète des patients et la création de plans de traitement, avec une rémunération compétitive et des primes selon le quart de travail.

Qualifications

• Baccalauréat ou maîtrise en ergothérapie d'un programme accrédité AOTA.
• Licence actuelle par le Board of Allied Health Professionals.
• Préférence pour l'adhésion à l'American Occupational Therapy Association.

Responsibilities

• Fournir une évaluation individualisée et un plan de traitement.
• Documenter les progrès et coordonner un cas de traitement complet.
• Assurer l'éducation des patients et des familles.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of adult rehabilitation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
Occupational Therapist
Per Diem
Base Pay: $45.00
Differentials offered for evening, night and weekend shifts

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides individualized evaluation, documentation of findings and progress, comprehensive planning, and implementation of treatment plan, patient / family education and determination of rehabilitation and patient goals under the direction of a physician.
• Assesses and implements appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis and status and in accordance of the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.
• Completes documentation (e.g., initial evaluation, daily flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries and statistics) on a timely basis. Completes letters of justification for Durable Medical Equipment.
• Delegates appropriate duties to certified occupational therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
• Coordinate and organizes a full treatment caseload.
• Attends and reports at rehabilitation team conferences (RTC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC).
• Seek to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature.

Prerequisites:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program.
• Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred.
• Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
• Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relevant to the field of occupational therapy.
• Demonstrated ability with interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge, experience, and proficiency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.