Occupational Therapist / PRN

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Emory Healthcare invites applications for a PRN/Registry Occupational Therapist at the Decatur, GA campus. The role provides OT evaluations, treatments and education to seriously ill patients within an interdisciplinary team. Candidates should have a Georgia OT license, NBCOT certification, and prefer 1 year of OT experience.

BLS is required. Coverage includes 3-5 weekdays with at least one weekend shift per month. PRN rate is $60.50 per hour with shift differential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from AOTA accredited program.
• Current licensure in Georgia for Occupational Therapy.
• NBCOT certification required.
• One year of OT experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive evaluations and testing, OT treatments, and education to patients as per individualized plans.
• Supervises support staff and students; contributes to in-service training for staff development.
• Participates in quality assurance activities and ensures adherence to patient care standards.
• Guides and orients staff and students; supports efficient operations.
• Communicates with patient care team, patient, families and others involved in care.
• Assesses complex patient needs and plans accordingly; adapts treatment plans as needed.
• Instructs patients and families on pertinent care aspects; ensures measurable goals.
• Plans, develops and implements results-oriented treatment plans with measurable outcomes.
• Collaborates with care team and community resources for post-discharge follow-up; provides consultation as needed.

Skills

Acute care

ICU experience

Inpatient rehab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Georgia OT licensure

NBCOT certification

1 year OT experience preferred

BLS certification

Job description

151435
Occupational Therapist / PRN
Division Emory Long term Acute C Campus Location Decatur, GA, 30030
Campus Location
US-GA-Decatur Department LTC-Rehabilitation Services Job Type PRN / Registry Job Number 151435 Job Category Therapy Schedule 8a-4:30p Standard Hours 4 Hours Hourly Minimum USD $0.00/Hr. Hourly Midpoint USD $0.00/Hr.

Overview

Where you matter as much as the work you do!

Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if you’re looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more! EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals. Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible.

Description

PRN rate $60.50 hourly plus shift differential.

Preferred qualifications: Acute care, IRC, and/ or ICU experience.

Coverage: 3 -5 weekdays with at least 1 weekend shift per month.

• Provides comprehensive evaluations and testing, occupational therapy treatments, and education to seriously ill patients or those having complex medical problems and families which are consistent with patient's individualized needs and carried out within an interdisciplinary environment.
• Assists in supervising support staff and students and in developing in-service training programs for continuing staff development.
• Participates in routine evaluations of quality assurance activities and consistency with established standards for patient care.
• Provides guidance and instruction on an ongoing basis to ensure efficient operations and supervises/orients students and support staff.
• Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patient's care.
• Assess and assists the staff in assessing complex patients and problems.
• Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.
• Plans, develops and implements a results-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear, measurable goals.
• Modifies the treatment plan according to the patient's responses.
• Collaborates with other members of the patient care team and uses community resources to plan for the continued care, support and follow-up of the patient after discharge.
• Provides consultation and direct assistance to staff and physicians in the management of patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited program.
• Current licensure in the state of Georgia from the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must have and maintain NBCOT certification.
• One year of experience as an Occupational Therapist preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.