Occupational Therapist - Rehab Services - PRN at Haywood Regional Medical Center summary:
As an Occupational Therapist, I assess patients' abilities to perform daily activities and develop personalized treatment plans. I implement these plans, monitor patient progress, and provide education to patients and their families on rehabilitation techniques and adaptive equipment. I also supervise support staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Skills
Certifications:
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
Required Licenses
[North Carolina, United States] Occupational Therapist
Affiliations: Recommended affiliation with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Keywords:
Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Patient Care, Therapy Treatment Plans, Adaptive Equipment, Healthcare, Patient Education, Therapy Supervision, Critical Thinking, Therapist Certification