Therapy - OT

Cynet Health; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks an Occupational Therapist for a 14-week Therapy-OT assignment in Grand Forks, ND. You will evaluate and treat patients within an interdisciplinary team, develop patient-centered goals, and coordinate discharge plans as part of comprehensive care.

You will educate patients and families about treatment procedures, devices, and home programs, while documenting outcomes and maintaining standards. Supervision of assistants may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in hand therapy is preferred but not required.
• Experience with evaluating and treating patients in a therapy setting.
• Strong documentation and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Develop and review goals and discharge plans with colleagues.
• Educate patients and families on treatment procedures, devices, and home programs.
• Document patient information and outcomes according to standards.
• Coordinate treatment schedules with other disciplines; monitor progress.
• Provide clinical supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants per licensure.

Skills

Hand therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Documentation

Job description

Therapy - OT

Profession: Rehabilitation Therapy

Specialty: Occupational Therapist

Duration: 14 weeks

Shift: 5x8 days

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Occupational Therapist License required

Certifications:

• Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Must-Have: Experience in hand therapy; familiarity with custom hand splints; certification in hand therapy preferred but not required.

Description:The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients.The therapist works with an interdisciplinary team contributing to patient goal development and care planning.They will identify barriers to discharge and provide patient-centered care.Education of the patient and family on treatment procedures, assistive devices, and home programs is essential.The therapist selects and performs evaluation and treatment methods suitable for the patient's age, diagnosis, and symptoms.They will document patient information per charting and review standards.Orienting patients and families to the purpose and procedures of therapy evaluation and treatment is required.The therapist coordinates treatment schedules with other disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures.Monitoring program effectiveness and outcomes will be part of their responsibilities.Performing pain assessments and taking appropriate action according to standard operating procedures is expected.The therapist must obtain and document all pertinent patient information, including precautions and initial plans of care.Participation in the development and documentation of discharge plans with the interdisciplinary team is required.Identifying significant changes in the patient's condition and taking appropriate actions is vital.Providing clinical supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants in collaboration with state licensure and care delivery standards is necessary.Other duties may be assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department.