Occupational Therapist PRN

Occupational Therapist PRNCommunity Hospital is hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist!We're offering an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team – where you are valued just as much as the patients we serve. At Community Hospital, we are guided by our C.A.R.E.S. values where Compassion is required, Attitude is valued, Respect is demanded, Excellence is expected and Service is commended. Come be a part of a place where your hard work is recognized, your goals are supported, and your impact matters.The Outpatient Occupational Therapist functions as an interdisciplinary team member. The role of an occupational therapist is to work with a client to help them achieve a fulfilled and satisfied state in life through the use of purposeful activity or interventions designed to achieve functional outcomes which promote health, prevent injury or disability and which develop, improve, sustain or restore the highest possible level of independence. Duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area, always works as a team member within the entire facility, performs other duties as assigned.Essential Functions:Occupational Therapist promotes optimum independence in daily living.Provides goal directed, activity oriented treatment to promote optimum independence in functional mobility and daily life task.Ensures continuation of performance through effective education of the patient, family or support system.Provides adaptive methods and equipment as appropriate to enhance performance.Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, familiesProtect confidentiality in all areas as applicableKnowledge of legal and ethical considerations in physical therapy practiceAbility to keep accurate records and write meaningful reportsAbility to execute therapeutic procedures and manipulate special equipment accurately and safelyPosition has Full Access to Protected Health Information of patients on caseload.Organize and prioritize tasks and projectsAccurately complete job responsibilities within the specified time constraints to meet the needs of patients, regulatory standards and customer satisfaction.Knowledge of Pool Competency in adjusting/ reading and corrective measures for adjusting pool chemicals. (Site specific, where pool available).Occupational therapists (OTs) help people of all ages to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments.Occupational therapists help clients not only to improve their basic motor functions but also to compensate for permanent loss of function.Physical exercises may be used to increase strength and dexterity, while other activities may be chosen to improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patterns.Evaluate need for, facilitate the need for splints, orthotics, and surgical casting, and make adjustments as needed.Qualifications:Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate Degree as an Occupational Therapist.Current Licensed or licensure eligible as a registered Occupational Therapist in the State of Oklahoma.AHA BLS-HCP required within 30 days of hire