Occupational Therapist - PRN
Company: Community Rehabilitation Hospital North
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: November 15, 2023
Job Description:
Description
Community Health Rehabilitation Hospital North is proud to be
recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in
Indiana. A career at Community Rehabilitation Hospital North, a
60-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly
with Lifepoint Health and Community Health System, is more than a
job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary
team caring for people in Indy who need continued care to recover
completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the
Indianapolis area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual
seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an
organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we
invite you to apply!
JOB SUMMARY:
The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides occupational therapy
evaluations, modalities, and treatments as prescribed by a licensed
physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability
following injury, disease, or physical disability. Assists patients
to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while
learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assumes responsibility and accountability as indicated for the
care of those patients being treated by Certified Occupational
Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational
therapy students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and
assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the
absence of that individual as qualified to do so.
- Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate
occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other
patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional
occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary
teamwork.
- Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of
short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if
needed.
- Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs
reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI
scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring
an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
- Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of
function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate
interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact
for intervention.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors.
- Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each
patient team conference
- Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs
and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in
teaching, as appropriate. Performs appropriate
documentation.
- Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of occupational therapy
modalities.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and
religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains
department cleanliness and safety.
- Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves
patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff,
and administrative team.
- Participates in patient/family conferences and team
conferences.
- Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and to
function under stressful situations.
- Maintains a good working relationship both within the
department and with other departments.
- Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in
patient care and performance improvement activities.
- Meets current documentation standards and policies. Documents
goals on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan on admission of the
patient and provides updates regularly.
- Participates in educational staff performance improvement
in-services. Assists with orientation and in-service training for
certified department staff members. Participates in guidance and
educational programs.
- Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a
timely basis.
- Participates in infection control, departmental equipment
training, and organizational safety and fire safety
programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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- Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state
where the hospital is located.
- Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy
preferred, but not required.
- Effective oral and written communication skills in English with
additional languages preferred
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
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Keywords: Community Rehabilitation Hospital North, Indianapolis , Occupational Therapist - PRN, Healthcare , Indianapolis, Indiana
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