Occupational Therapist

Chembular Manpower; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The role involves providing patient-centered occupational therapy treatment, maintaining communication with relevant parties, and supervising assistants. Candidates must have a current state license and experience in an accredited program. This position offers the chance to support patient safety and quality care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Possession of current state license or certification on or before the first day of employment.
• CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy.
• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatment and patient care according to regulations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Delegate tasks and supervise occupational therapist assistants.
• Maintain communication with hospital departments to meet needs.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Occupational therapy evaluation

Care planning

Task delegation

Education

Degree from an accredited therapy program

Job description

Citizenship Required -No

Security Clearance -No

Travel Percent -0

Relocation Assistance -Negotiable

Degree -PT License

Years Experience -0

Description

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, the position:

• Requires effective communication skills for working with patients, families, caregivers, and departmental and interdepartmental relationships.
• Requires competency in occupational therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.
• Requires task delegation and supervision of occupational therapist assistants and technicians.
• Maintains open and on-going communication with hospital departments to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met.

The Occupational Therapist creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment.

Must Haves - License or Certification

• Must be in possession of current state license or certification on or before the first day of employment.
• CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Successful completion of a degree from an accredited therapy program or one that is determined to be substantially equivalent to a U.S. accredited program by an appropriate certifying agency preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.

Additional Information

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