Occupational Therapist

Kensington Health and Rehab; Mobile (AL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kensington Health and Rehab in Mobile, AL seeks a credentialed occupational therapist to plan and administer prescribed treatment programs that support rehabilitation after illness, disease or injury.

You will evaluate referrals, collaborate with physicians and the rehabilitation team, document progress, and contribute to department policies and budget while ensuring quality care and patient independence.

Formación

• Credentialed graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensed in the state where practicing.
• Prior experience in occupational therapy preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, with frequent lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Travel within a local area as needed for patient treatment.

Responsabilidades

• Review and evaluate physician referrals and patient/resident medical records to determine occupational therapy treatment.
• Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of available patient/resident data.
• Confer with physician and other health practitioners to obtain additional patient information, revise treatment program, and integrate therapy with other care.
• Record patient/resident treatment, response and progress.
• Assist the rehab director and medical director in planning of occupational therapy services.
• Perform tests and evaluations such as functional activities/ADLs, ROM, strength, and coordination.
• Plan programs involving functional skills (prevocational, vocational, homemaking) for quality living.
• Consult with rehab team to select programs aligned with needs and capabilities.
• Select treatment programs suited to individual capacity to maximize independence.
• Consult with physicians/nurses in case of adverse reactions.
• Maintain documentation for third party reimbursement.
• Conduct on-the-job training for new employees and adapt training materials.
• Assist in recruitment of staff.
• Attend department meetings and participate in policy/procedure development.
• Participate in department budget planning and expense tracking.
• Develop specifications for commonly used items.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Use supplies and equipment properly and efficiently.
• Handle unusual job occurrences calmly and effectively.
• Perform miscellaneous assignments as needed.
• Follow infection control precautions and center policies.

Conocimientos

Clinical reasoning

Documentation

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient care

Educación

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary:

Plan and administer a prescribed occupational therapy treatment program for patients/residents to facilitate rehabilitation following illness, disease or injury

Responsibilities:

1. Review and evaluate physician referrals and patient / resident medical records to determine occupational therapy treatment required.


2. Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of available patient / resident data.


3. Confer with physician and other health practitioners to obtain additional patient/resident information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate therapy treatment with other aspects of patient / resident care.


4. Record patient/resident treatment, response and progress.


5. Assist the rehab director and medical director in planning of occupational therapy services as needed.


6. Perform tests, measurements and evaluations such as functional activities/ADI.s, range of motion, manual muscle tests, postural control, sensation, coordination, neuromuscular control, visual perception and home management.


7. Plan program involving practice in functional skills including prevocational, vocational and homemaking skills and activities of quality living.


8. Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team to select programs consistent with needs and capabilities of each patient and to coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.


9. Select treatment program suited to individual physical capacity, intelligence level and interest to upgrade patient to maximum independence, assist in restoration of functions and aid in adjustment to disability.


10. Consult with physicians and/or nursing in the event of adverse reactions.


11. Maintain documentation consistent with third party reimbursement.


12. Conduct on the job training for new employees. Adapt existing training materials to meet immediate needs.


13. Assist in the recruitment of staff to provide needed treatment.


14. Attend department meetings and/or sit on required committees.


15. Participate in developing and updating department policies and procedures, and maintain required records and reports as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual.


16. Participate in department budget planning with supervisor on actual hours and expenses versus budget.


17. Develop specifications for commonly used items


18. Maintain confidentiality of necessary information.


19. Utilize supplies and equipment properly and without waste


20. Think and act calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job without being thrown off stride.


21. Perform any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.


22. Follow established infection control precautions and adhere t.o Universal Blood and Body Fluid precautions following Company policy and center specific infection control policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

1. Credentialed graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and licensed In the state where practicing.


2. Prior experience in occupational therapy preferred.


3. Ability to lift 50 pounds, w.1.th frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds


4. Travel within a local area as needed for patient treatment.