Occupational Therapist (PRN - OT) - Springdale Health & Rehab

Restore Therapy Services; Springdale (AR); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Restore Therapy Services seeks an Occupational Therapist (PRN) to provide high quality therapy services at Springdale Health & Rehab. The OT will evaluate functional status, develop care plans, and supervise assistants while coordinating with physicians and staff.

Responsibilities include teaching patients, documenting progress, and traveling as needed. A valid OT license, NBCOT registration, and a driver’s license are required; system familiarity with iPads is preferred.

Formación

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the governing bodies.
• Registered with NBCOT and eligible for state licensure.
• Current and valid therapy license in the practicing state.
• Proficient with computer use; confident with iPads and basic apps.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate patients' functional status and develop a plan of care.
• Perform work capacity evaluations for return-to-work cases.
• Develop treatment programs and set functional goals.
• Communicate care plans to physicians and teammates.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in therapy techniques and equipment use.
• Supervise therapy assistants as required.
• Maintain clinical records and reports per policy.
• Attend team meetings to coordinate patient care.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license; travel may be required.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Educación

OT degree

State license

Herramientas

Apple iPads

Descripción del empleo

Occupational Therapist (PRN - OT) - Springdale Health & Rehab

To ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained while providing therapy services to the patients and supervising the therapy assistant(s) in the performance of therapy services, in accordance with current federal, state, local standards, guidelines and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.). Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
• For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Company policy.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
• Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Company professionals.
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Company policy.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
• Attends and contributes to in services, case conferences, and other meetings as required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs and refers
  as appropriate.
• Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Restore personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
• Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• Adhere to all of the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must hold a current and valid therapy license in the state employed.
• Familiaritywith general use and functions of the computer, including starting programs, using files, appsand navigating screens. Use of internet, e-mail, and understanding confidentialityof user names and passwords. Experience withApple iPads and iPods a plus.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Some travel may be required.
• Must be capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodation.

Thank you for considering Restore Therapy Services as a prospective employer. We are one of the nation’s largest providers of innovative rehabilitative therapies and wellness-based programs to senior populations.