PRN Occupational Therapist Nonexempt

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and re-evaluations using recommended techniques and standards.
• Establishes, implements, and adapts individualized treatment plans, including goal setting, treatment activities, and frequency.
• Documents accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology.
• Identifies the need for patient and caregiver education and utilizes opportunities for teaching, including discharge recommendations.
• Discharges patients when maximum benefit is achieved or according to standards of practice and payer guidelines.
• Charges patients accurately, timely, and legibly.
• Practices principles of professional development and performance improvements by maintaining clinical knowledge, using best and or evidence-based practices, and serving as a Clinical instructor.
• Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards and initiatives.
• Maintains clinical competencies through professional development, best practices, and serving as a clinical instructor.
• Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation therapy aides, according to established regulations and practice standards
• Practices principles of employee and patient safety in daily job activities.
• 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.
• Supports consumer marketing and public awareness through participation in community events, educational lectures, and other extensions of clinical expertise to the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic formats with patients, staff, physicians, nurses, and administrators.
• Master's [Preferred] in Occupational Therapy
• 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.
• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Occupational Therapist (OT) [Required]
• Occupational Therapist – Temporary [Required]

Compensation

• Base pay: $35.78 - $66.55/hr

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