Occupational Therapist PRN

SageWest Health Care; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

SageWest Health Care in Fremont County, Wyoming seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess and administer OT modalities as prescribed by a physician, with supervision of assistants and therapy staff. You’ll plan individualized programs to improve function and reduce pain.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients across age groups, coordinating care, and discharge planning; requires English proficiency, NBCOT and state OT license, BLS, and 1 year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree from an Occupational Therapy Program is required.
• Current Occupational Therapy license in the state of practice.
• NBCOT certification is required.
• BLS certification is required within the facility policy time frame.
• 1 year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and administer OT modalities as prescribed by a physician.
• Supervise and delegate work to assistants, technicians, and students.
• Plan and carry out individualized treatment programs to improve function and reduce pain.
• Evaluate patients across age groups and coordinate care with the care team.
• Plan discharge and provide guidance on adaptive equipment and programs.

Skills

Communication

EMR proficiency

Time management

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Additional languages

Education

Degree from Occupational Therapy Program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

At SageWest Health Care, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. SageWest Health Care is located in Fremont County, Wyoming, encompassing two hospitals, one in Riverton and one in Lander. Each offers a wide range of healthcare services, including inpatient medical services, emergency room services, surgical services, imaging services, laboratory diagnostic services, primary care, infusion services, and women’s health.

Hours

PRN

Job Summary

Responsible for assessment and direct administration of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.

Essential Functions

• Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem solving techniques which foster positive outcomes.
• Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians, therapy aides, students, and other support personnel.
• Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication. according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.
• Administers treatment involving application of physical agent modalities using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard occupational therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
• Plans, prepares, and carries out individually designed programs of treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires. Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Able to maintain a high awareness of patient satisfaction and teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Adaptable to performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must be flexible, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverage.
• Basic computer knowledge; become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates proficient time management skills.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Additional languages preferred.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree from an Occupational Therapy Program, required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Occupational Therapy License as required by the state of practice.
• National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within time frame specified in facility policy.

Experience

• 1 year preferred.