OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (PRN)

Occupational Therapist (OT)

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, implements, and documents individualized occupational therapy services to maximize patients' functional independence and quality of life. The OT collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families to develop and carry out evidence-based plans of care, supervises occupational therapy assistants and support staff in accordance with state practice guidelines, and ensures compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. The position also supports departmental goals through patient education, program development, quality improvement, professional development, and participation in organizational committees and hospice services. Position requires travel around a 50-mile radius of Cody. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance.

The Occupational Therapist completes initial patient evaluations, assures presence of physician order in medical record, and completes evaluation per physician order, including recommended treatments, making changes with physician approval. Performance and documentation of initial evaluation within established departmental guidelines for timeliness. Obtain thorough patient history through subjective interview and review of available objective information. Design a specific plan of care following determination of patient needs and revises as appropriate through ongoing assessment during treatment of patient or with reports of progress from occupational therapy assistant. Formulate short term/long term goals based on results of evaluation, complete with time frames.

Patient treatment procedures follow established departmental policies and procedures, physician orders, and established care plans. Pertinent objective and subjective information regarding treatment is documented. Documentation is completed per hospital and departmental policies and procedures and reimbursement guidelines. Responsible for care of equipment; economic use of supplies, linens and utilities and cleanliness of department equipment used in the treatment of patients. Charges are accurately prepared, based on treatment provided. Supervision of support staff and occupational therapy assistant Notify others of changes in patient's schedule or condition. Instruct staff in delegated tasks. Provide appropriate feedback to staff regarding performance. Delegate tasks to support staff and occupational therapy assistant based on State Practice Guidelines.

The Occupational Therapist communicates verbally and written with other hospital employees, physicians, patients/families, and other agencies. Physician progress notes completed accurately and in a timely manner. Contact appropriate staff based on change of patient condition. Patient and family education is thorough and timely, with a written program provided as necessary. Participates in care conference and in services Attend as assigned by Director. Present information in an organized and fluent manner. Sets established goals for patients and/or presentation of information. Enhance job functions through personal and professional development Demonstrate activity to impact change within department and within other systems involved in job function. Seeks professional development to benefit department and personal/professional growth. Stay current on new trends and developments in occupational therapy by survey of literature. Present to others in the department, information learned during continuing education and self-study. Enhance job and department function through program development and promotion and participation in facility committees. Will participate in one hospital committee to impact change at departmental and facility levels. Will work collaboratively with director, department personnel, and other facility staff to promote internal and external program development. Follow policies and procedures at Cody Regional Health. Maintain confidentiality, upholds patient rights and freedoms. Attend and contribute appropriately to mandatory education, departmental staff meetings, continuing education and other in-services. Know and follow policies relating to infection control. Conform to all other policies and procedures of the facility. Hospice Services Therapy Services will provide education and training to hospice patients, families and staff within the scope of practice for the greater palliation and management of hospice patients and families that Spirit Mountain Hospice serves. Therapy services (PT, OT, and SLP) will be available after hours and weekends to assist the hospice team, if needed, to provide for the greater comfort and safety of the patient and caregivers.