Occupational Therapist (OT), Acute Rehab - Per Diem
VIRTUA · Camden, United States
FULL TIME
Job Description
Summary:
Provides occupational therapy examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, provide intervention, and update plan of care.
Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues.
Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.
Position Responsibilities:
- Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
- Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate.
- Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
- Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate.
- Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient's age, physical condition and cultural needs.
Required Education:
Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the AOTA.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
CPR certification.
For home care and early intervention staff, a valid driver's license, current automobile registration and proof of insurance.
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Provides occupational therapy examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, provide intervention, and update plan of care.
Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues.
Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.
Position Responsibilities:
- Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
- Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate.
- Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
- Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate.
- Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient's age, physical condition and cultural needs.
Required Education:
Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the AOTA.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
CPR certification.
For home care and early intervention staff, a valid driver's license, current automobile registration and proof of insurance.
#RD_P1