Occupational Therapist - PRN

Occupational Therapist - PRNSummaryAssumes full responsibility for evaluating patients' need for occupational therapy . Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with the state of Michigan licensure and OT scope of practice . Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives .Essential Job ResponsibilitiesEach job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility is identified to a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth ), F (Financial).Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation .Provides patient care. (Q)Evaluates patient condition.Establishes treatment goals in collaboration with patient and family as appropriate, and in collaboration with the treatment team. Treatment goals should be interdisciplinary and patient-centered whenever possible. Establishes written treatment plan, and administers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals . Delegates responsibilities to occupational therapy assistants as appropriate .Re-evaluates patient's status and effects of treatment . Revises treatment plan as necessary Reviews revised goals with patient and family as appropriate .Evaluates patient's need for medical equipment and orders the appropriate equipment as necessary . Evaluates equipment upon delivery and instructs patient , patient's family , and health care workers on its use.Participates in planning for patient discharge by considering and communicating with patient, family, community support/services, and environmental limitations.Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities. (Q)Documents patient's status and progress through initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summary according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines. (Q)Communicates with others to integrate occupational therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care. ( Q,S )Participates in conferences/discussions as needed and exchange of written records with other interdisciplinary team members to integrate occupational therapy treatment plan.Instructs the patient and the family in occupational therapy procedures as part of providing patient and family education including written instructions as necessary.Attends various meetings and in-services as designated. ( Q,P )Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control. (Q)Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations. (F)Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training) within the Mary Free Bed system as requested. ( F,S )Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community. ( Q,S ,P)Supports program operations as assigned. (Q, S, P, G, F)May perform the following items to meet program or hospital needs . (Q, S, P, G, F)Participates in orientation and training of new staff . ( Q,P )Serves as clinical instructor for occupational therapy students . Supervises, teaches, and evaluates skills of students. Communicates with participating universities regarding skill levels of students. (S)Participates in program development and/or research activities .Meet or exceed clinical outcome collection standards established by department leadership.Meet or exceed clinical outcome performance/improvement goals established by department leadership in designated programs .We’ll embrace all people by:Treating everyone with dignity and respect.Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.Growing talent and people.Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.Taking action against discrimination .Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.Restoring hope and freedom, together.Customer Service ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages , coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.Responsibilities in Quality ImprovementContribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.Essential Job QualificationsGraduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited Occupational Therapy program.Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.Licensure is required in every US State and Territory the Therapist is practicing. Licensure requirements should be met according to individual State laws.Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.Physical Requirements for Essential Job QualificationLevels :None (No specific requirements)Occasionally (Less than 1/3)Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)Majority (More than 2/3)Remain in a stationary position: NoneTraverse or move around work location: OccasionallyUse keyboard: NoneOperate or use department specific equipment: NoneAscend/Descend equipment or ladder: NonePosition self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: FrequentlyReceive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: FrequentlyTransport, position, and/or exert force:Up to 10 pounds: MajorityUp to 25 pounds: FrequentlyUp to 50 pounds: FrequentlyUp to 75 pounds: FrequentlyMore than 100 pounds : OccasionallyOther weight: Up to___ pounds:Other: NoneConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io .Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic . #J-18808-Ljbffr