Occupational Therapist OT PRN

bannerhealth; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming seeks a PRN Occupational Therapist to join its Rehab team. You will evaluate, plan and carry out therapy for a variety of patient diagnoses including Neuro, ICU, Surgical, and Telemetry, collaborating with physicians, nurses and family.

Coverage includes 1 shift per month and weekday sessions from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Requires OT program completion, state license and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an educational program in occupational therapy.
• Current OT license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Proficient with clinical documentation

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and plans care based on physician referral.
• Implements and adjusts individualized OT treatment plans.
• Documents patient progress per policy and regulatory standards.
• Communicates results to physicians, nurses, patients and families.
• Manages caseload and assists in other areas as needed.
• Directs COTA, therapy assistants and students per policy.
• Participates in department/process improvements.
• Collaborates with rehab team to ensure safe, effective care.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

OT licensure

OT degree

BLS certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Casper, Wyoming

Department Name: Occupational Thrpy-Hosp

Work Shift: Varied

Job Category: Clinical Care

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Great careers start with great training. The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all our team members. Rural settings give our providers an opportunity to work with a wide range of patients, from inpatient and outpatient.

Wyoming Medical Centre seeks to transform the lives of those we serve by fostering the highest level of health and wellness in our community and across our region and state. As a PRN Occupational Therapist, you will work alongside our skilled multidisciplinary Rehab team that is willing to share and learn together. You will evaluate, develop plan of treatment and carry out treatment for a wide variety of patient diagnoses, including Neuro, ICU, Surgical, and Telemetry. If you're interested in expanding on your skill-set this is the opportunity for you.

PRN Occupational Therapist Coverage: 1 Shift per month and during the week as needed to help cover vacation and sick time. Shifts will be during the week from 8:00am-4:30pm

Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper, Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goal. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
2. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
3. Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goal is reassessed according to department policies.
4. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, co-workers and interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.
5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.
6. Demonstrates appropriate direction and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Direction and delegation of the COTA, Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
7. Department operational activities. Participates in department/facility process improvements. Meets productivity standards set by the department.
8. This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, requires or clarify information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the appropriate governing board. Must possess a current Occupational Therapy license from the State of practice.
• Current license from state of practice. BLS certification required.
• Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates through behaviors and answers to job related experiential questions.

Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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