Occupational Therapist, Prn, Acute Care, High Point

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assessment, diagnostic, and /or treatment services to any person when so ordered by a physician, dentist, or podiatrist. Treatment is provided through the employment of physical means such as therapeutic exercise, heat, water, electricity, massage, ultrasound, and the use of rehabilitative procedures and devices.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university. M.A. or Doctorate (accreditation AOTA) preferred.
• One year of experience in occupational therapy.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of North Carolina with current licensure.
• Active member of AOTA encouraged, but not required.
• CPR Certification every two years.
• Valid NC driver's license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the performance of specialized tests, such as manual muscle testing, goniometry and teaching occupational therapy procedures to the patient, family and other health personnel.
• Performs both individual and comprehensive evaluations with multidisciplinary team members. Provides written summary of diagnostic findings to be incorporated into team plan.
• Plans intervention strategies and communicates effectively with families regarding the child's strengths and weaknesses; work may be performed in homes, agencies, preschools or clinics.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment services including neuro-developmental and sensory motor therapy, developmental stimulation, home programming, equipment demonstration, or other treatment modality to enhance sensory motor functioning and general developmental status.
• Provides documentation of goals and objectives for therapy as well as the course and progress of interventions with the patient. Participates in IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) as needed.
• Participates in chart review of clinical records for quality assurance. Attend relevant workshops and update instruments/tools to ensure most beneficial practices for population served.
• Attends scheduled staff, CDSA, or other committee meetings as needed.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills
• Contact with patients, family members, visitors, coworkers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances
• Ability to work with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations
• Ability to work effectively with the team

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to hazardous substances, infectious diseases, and body fluids
• Subject to many interruptions
• Potential exposure to infectious/contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, wastes, toxic chemicals and radiation
• Handles emergency or crisis situation
• Subject to many interruptions, highly stressful and crowded/noisy conditions
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquires Handles absentee replacement on short notice