Staff Occupational Therapist - PRN

Staff Occupational Therapist - PRN

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Summary: The Staff Occupational Therapist provides patient care assessment and treatment, program development, and team leadership when assigned. Responsible for mentoring Therapists, Assistants, Technicians, and Students. Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital settings to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems. Collaborates with other healthcare team members and physicians in a multi-disciplinary fashion to deliver the highest quality of care. Participates in CQI activities. Facilitates the provision of excellent customer service

• Patients and families: Provide patient assessment, care, and information. Address concerns and complaints. Project a positive image of the department and hospital. Physicians and other healthcare team members: Promote coordination of care. Market services. Address concerns and complaints. Community and Business: Provide education. Market services. Promote department and hospital.

Other information:

• EDUCATION
• Bachelor's or Master's or Doctorate's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy.
• EXPERIENCE
• None.
• LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
• Current NC Board of Occupational Therapy license.
• OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Analytical abilities to delegate personnel, problem solve with positive solutions. Good interpersonal and communication skills required to facilitate interactions with stated customers and staff members.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, temperature changes and occasional noxious odors. Stressful work periods occasionally encountered.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Standing for most of the day lifting/assisting patients with transfers, bed mobility and ambulation as well as their exercise programs.