Rehabilitation Staff Therapist **Occupational Therapist**

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Work Shift The occupational therapist assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that help to restore or improve function in activities of daily living, functional mobility, cognitive tasks, strength, coordination and range of motion in patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused and customer oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role.Treatment Planning and Provision of Care* Implements the occupational therapy treatment plan* Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.* Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input* Provides ongoing patient/family education and training* Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate* Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.Patient Assessment* In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to the occupational therapy needs of the patient.* Documentation* Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines* Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols* Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines.Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.* Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.* Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge approp.* Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members.* Attends and participates in staff meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.* Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.* Observes infection prevention precautionsCustomer Service* Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service.* Also includes surgery if interested.* Participates in orientation and training of new employees.* Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirementsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.Masters Occupational Therapy or Bachelors Occupational Therapy

OT - Occupational Therapist Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.

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