Travel Occupational Therapist
Portsmouth, VA
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs

ID: 64111393 Shift: Days (Days) 5 x 8Hrs Description: Skill Job Description: Be sure to click the blue page icon on the right-side to view Facility and Unit specific details about the position.Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Evaluates, plans, and implements Physical Therapy services for patients according to standards of practice of the profession, laws governing practice by the State of Ohio, and facility and department policies and procedures.? Collaborates with the patient, family, and treatment team to maximize functional outcomes for the patient. Essential Job Functions Performs evaluations and patient care within designated scope of practice, according to hospital and department guidelines, and as directed by the Physical Therapist(s) across the continuum of care in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). Documents patient care according to Hospital and department guidelines. Assists in orientation and supervision of new employees, students and volunteers. Attends required meetings and adheres to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures including Mercy Core Values and EXCEL! patient experience commitment. Works weekends and holidays as assigned. Provides accurate feedback and oversees performance of Physical Therapist Assistants and makes recommendations for ongoing progress of treatment. Demonstrates behaviors which foster a positive work environment. Maintains all aspects of licensure/certification including CEU requirements. Maintains program productivity standards. Participates in PI to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of program. Demonstrates the ability to understand and react effectively to unique needs of patients in all group(s) served and maintains appropriate ethical conduct at all times. Performs other duties as assigned. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Patient Population Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.?? Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. Adolescents (13-17 years) Adults (18-64 years). Geriatrics (65 years and older) Employment Qualifications Education Qualifications Required Minimum Education: 4 year/ Bachelors Degree Specialty/Major: Physical Therapy Preferred Education: Other Specialty/Major: Doctor of Physical Therapy Licensing/ Certification Required: Current Ohio Physical Therapy License Preferred: CPR Certification, Ohio Driver s License and Insurance Minimum Qualifications Minimum Years and Type of Experience: Experience preferred but not required. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Experience with electronic medical record Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, ability to make decisions and adapt to changes in work environment, ability to develop solutions when problems arise, and the ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91