Therapist-Occupational II OUTPATIENT

Overview
Job Summary
Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
Develops a written plan of care.
Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care. Reassesses patient's functional status.
Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
Contributes to the development of staff and students.
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment.
Preferred/Desired
Education
Preferred/Desired
Minimum Required
Training- Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
Preferred/Desired
Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Basic computer literacy skills.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
OT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE