PRN Occupational Therapist- Acute

AdventHealth; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Rome, GA is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a PRN, day-shift role. The position involves evaluating and treating patients, developing and adjusting plans of care, educating families, and coordinating with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Applicants should hold an OT license (or eligibility), a BLS CPR certification, and meet education requirements set by the certifying body. This facility emphasizes equal opportunity and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• BLS CPR certification required.
• OT license required or eligible.
• Education requirements dictated by certifying body.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and re-evaluations using recommended techniques and standards.
• Designs and implements a treatment plan of care utilizing best practice standards and insurance guidelines.
• Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Educates patients and families about treatment plans and expected outcomes.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Documents accurately and timely following standards and CPT code guidelines.
• Oversees OT assistants and rehab aides according to regulations.

Education

Master's Degree Preferred

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

501 REDMOND RD NW

City:

ROME

State:

Georgia

Postal Code:

30165

Job Description:

• Performs evaluations and re-evaluations using recommended techniques and standards.


• Designs and implements a treatment plan of care utilizing best practice standards and recommended techniques and modalities, insurance guidelines, and patient’s needs.


• Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.


• Educates patients and their families about treatment plans and expected outcomes.


• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.


• Documents accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology following standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department/hospital policy and procedures.


• Provides discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and follow-up services.


• Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation therapy aides, according to established regulations and practice standards.


• Practices principles of professional development by maintaining clinical competencies, using best and/or evidence-based practices, and serving as a clinical instructor.


• Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities.


• Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department.


• Charges patient accurately and timely according to guidelines of the CPT code format and following insurance guidelines.


• Maintains productivity standards as defined by the department, through effective time management and clinical efficiency and adjusts work hours to meet the needs of the patients as required.


• Willingly adjusts and adapts to changes in patient census by altering working hours to assist in other centers/programs as needed.


• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Master's Preferred

Additional Information:

• Education requirements for this position are determined by the licensing or certification standards set forth by the relevant certifying body.


• Applicants must possess the level of education mandated for eligibility to obtain and maintain the required license or certification.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
  Occupational Therapist (OT) [Required] OR


• Occupational Therapist - Temporary[Required]
  Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range: $63,336.00 - $117,811.20

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.