Occupational Therapist - FLH - Full Time - 1st Shift

ephraimmcdowell; Stanford (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ephraimmcdowell is seeking an occupational therapist to provide services to mentally and/or physically impaired patients in Kentucky. The role includes assessment, treatment planning and implementation, and related documentation, with guidance to facilitate patient participation for functional independence.

State Practice Act KRS.319A must be followed; professional accountability and growth are expected as part of the organization’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Clinical exposure required with minimum three months in related field.
• Must follow State Practice Act KRS.319A.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment program planning and implementation, and related documentation.
• Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance; facilitates learning to promote functional independence.
• Communicates with patients, families, and other occupational therapy staff, physical therapy, nursing, physicians, and community resources.

Skills

CPR

Transfer training

Tools

BTE work simulator

Paraffin

Hot packs

Cold packs

Hospital beds

Wheelchair

Computer

Heat gun

Job description

Job Summary

Under general direction, provides occupational therapy services to mentally and/or physically impaired patients, including assessment, treatment program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance; facilitates the learning of those skills to promote functional independence. Required to follow the State Practice Act KRS.319A. Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Contributes to the mission and philosophy of the Organization. Contributes to the effective operation of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort

Works inside a typical therapy setting on patient floors, outpatient clinic, or off ground/unit activities as indicated. May be required to work a flexible schedule. The task of this job involves occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and equipment. Exposure to stress of dealing with patients experiencing pain/discomfort or who have physical/ mental disabilities. The task of this job includes occasional exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue. Must be able to move or position 25 lbs. independently.

Contacts with Others

Has contact with patients and patient family members, other occupational therapy staff, physical therapy, speech therapy and nursing, physicians, community resources and other agencies.

EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

Paraffin, hot packs, cold packs, computer, wheelchair, hospital beds, heat gun. Transfertraining, CPR required. BTE work simulator as needed, site specific.

Minimum of three (3) months exposure to related field to include successful completion of clinicals.