Occupational Therapist PRN NICU

Community Health Systems; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan and administer therapeutic interventions for diverse patient populations in a hospital or rehabilitation setting. You will establish patient-centered goals, reassess progress regularly, and maintain thorough documentation within EMR systems.

Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and rehab professionals is essential to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles and evidence-based interventions.
• Proficient in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to mentor and train students or new staff in occupational therapy practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and document findings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and documented feasibility.
• Provide safe interventions including therapeutic exercises and education, with session documentation.
• Regularly reassess patient progress and update plans as needed.

Skills

OT knowledge

Evaluation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR proficiency

Mentoring/ Training

Education

OT - Registered

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities in children and adults, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Essential Functions

• Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly across diverse patient populations.
• Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
• Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.
• Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
• Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
• Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
• Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions.
• Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
• Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
• Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

• OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered license in the state of employment required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required

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