Occupational Therapist II - Casual

Occupational Therapist II

We are currently seeking a casual Occupational Therapist II to join our Inpatient Psych team. This role will work every 4th weekend as well as cover vacations and ill calls and rotating holidays. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning and education.

Responsibilities:

• Performs and documents comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations
• Develops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safety
• Observes, evaluates and documents patient's progress
• Participates in hospital rounds and patient care conferences
• Educates patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatments
• Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standards
• Functions as a clinical instructor for occupational therapy students
• Directs and supervises activities performed by the OT aides consistent with their training and skill (patient transfers, patient transport, preparation of patient and equipment for treatment, selected treatment procedures, clerical duties, and departmental maintenance)
• Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment
• Develops and conducts occupational therapy in-services for other staff
• Orients and mentors newly assigned staff
• Serves as a clinical resource for other staff
• Participates in program development
• Represents the occupational therapy department on committees and provides consultation to other departments and agencies as assigned
• Assumes responsibilities of the supervisor as assigned during the supervisor's absence
• Provides work direction for clerical staff
• Assists in monitoring the quality of occupational therapy activities and services
• Functions as a resource for departmental policies and procedures