Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Therapy
Delta, CO
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

ID: 63301043 Shift: Monday-Friday Description: Position Responsibilities:Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities; directing aides, technicians, and assistants.Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.Prepares patient for return to employment by consulting with employers; determining potential employee difficulties; retraining employees; helping employers understand necessary physical and job result accommodations.Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications.Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Develops occupational therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Job Relationships: Responsible to the Rehabilitation Services Director.interrelationships: Works closely with the Rehabilitation Services Manger and related clinical departments. Supervises Rehab Aides.Required Education Experience: Possession of an Occupational Therapy License issued by the state of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. Possession of a valid registration certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Previous experience preferred. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. BLS required.Physical Demands:Long periods of time walking, bending, stooping, and squatting. Must have full range of movements of all major joints. Must be able to perform at a physical effort level equal to "medium" as defined by the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently and sit up to 2 hours at a time. Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment and computers.Works indoors in well-lighted, ventilated area. May be exposed to communicable disease and hazardous materials, may deal with and help maintain department equipment. Possibility of injury from moving patients and heavy appliances.Safety and Security:The individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.Other Duties:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: 40 Contract Weeks:91