Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals andprofessionals, every day. The therapist will evaluate and implement a plan of treatment as appropriate and related to resident's current medical diagnosis(s). The Therapist will perform care within the State and Federal Occupational Therapy Practice Regulation. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. 1. The therapist is able to integrate the five elements of patient/client management: ? Examination ? Evaluation ? Diagnosis ? Prognosis ? Intervention 2. 2. Will be able to identify appropriate tests and measures necessary to guide them in making the right decision for intervention. 3. 3. Will be able to implement and modify treatment plans in accordance with the patient's needs. 4. 4. Will be able to identify wen a re-assessment or discharge should occur. 5. 5. Will posses the skills necessary to determine need for intervention through a screen. 6. 6. Will complete all clinical documentation clearly and in compliance with company, state, federal and intermediary guidelines. Qualifications EDUCATION Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Occupational Therapy EXPERIENCE 6 months preferred in rehab setting. LICENSURE 2. Current Occupational Therapy State of Connecticut licensure Additional Information Acute care experience required. YNHHS Requisition ID 178577