Occupational Therapist (PRN) - Outpatient Rehab

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist (PRN) in Jackson, MS. The role involves patient evaluation, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a healthcare team. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills, and relevant licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work well in a team and demonstrate critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess needs of referred patients post injury/surgery.
• Formulate and document treatment plans.
• Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Organizational skills

Knowledge and skills of hand therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Current Mississippi State Occupational Therapy License

BLS Certification

Job description

Occupational Therapist (PRN) - Outpatient Rehab

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Job Description

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating/assessing needs of referred patients post hand injury/surgery and formulating treatment plans. Provides therapy services defined in treatment plans. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team. Maintains accurate documentation of therapy services in the medical record. May supervise certified occupational therapy assistants, therapy techs, and students.

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating/assessing needs of referred patients post hand injury/surgery and formulating treatment plans. Provides therapy services defined in treatment plans. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team. Maintains accurate documentation of therapy services in the medical record. May supervise certified occupational therapy assistants, therapy techs, and students.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
• Documents patient care utilizing approved hospital and department documentation system.
• Accurately and promptly completes daily patient charges for every patient treated, according to department procedures
• Performs and documents thorough initial evaluation on each patient referred for O.T. services, accurately performing objective testing and identifying patient's functional disabilities or problem areas prior to implementation of treatment
• Identifies and documents measurable short and long term goals for each patient evaluated.
• Sets up a detailed treatment plan for each patient
• Periodically re-assesses patient's functional status, progress toward achievement of goals, and modifies treatment plan accordingly
• Communicates results of evaluation with patient/significant other and involves patient in planning, implementation and revision of the treatment plan
• Assesses and identifies the patient and/or significant other's educational needs concerning reasons for and expected reactions to treatment, safe use of equipment, home programs, and follow up care
• Regulatory/Quality
• Utilizes time to accomplish work in an efficient manner by consistently demonstrating direct patient care contact at a productivity level of at least 75% (24 billable units per day).
• Assumes personal responsibility for completing and maintaining competencies in all areas of department practice and takes initiative to enhance professional growth through educational programs, professional literature, inservices and workshops
• Continuously engages in improving work processes that will facilitate the improvement of patient care
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork
• Appropriately delegates to and supervises performance of support personnel according to their level of training and in accordance with state law
• Communicates effectively and maintains professional, cooperative relationships with all members of the healthcare team, patients, and the public
• Shows initiative in assisting co-workers
• Knows and uses the designated chain of command to: a) Communicate work related concerns/questions b) Present solutions/options for department concerns
• Participates on committees as assigned and consults with department Director concerning department input and effects of committee decisions on department function and budget
• Other Duties As Assigned
• Effectively performs schedule board functions by promptly scheduling patients for treatment as ordered and effectively scheduling staff for maximum productivity and with fair distribution of work.
• Assist in orienting new staff utilizing Rehab department orientation checklist
• Acts as clinical instructor for occupational therapy and OT assistant students on clinical internship by mentoring, providing supervision, timely feedback and written evaluation of skills.
• Demonstrates problem solving and good judgement
• Accepts additional work assignments as assigned by Director or Team Leader.
• Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited Occupational Therapy Program (minimum Bachelor's degree)
• Good interpersonal/human relations skills
• Good oral/written communication skills
• Good teamwork skills
• Good critical thinking/decision making skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Current Mississippi State Occupational Therapy License (temporary licensure allowed)
• BLS Certification
• Knowledge and skills of hand therapy

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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