PRN Occupational Therapist

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position requires the responsibility of providing treatment to a diverse population. Occupational Therapists are also responsible for the supervision of treatments or parts of treatments delegated to support personnel.

The Occupational Therapist will work with patients, initially evaluating them and establishing a plan of care. The Occupational Therapist should be able to develop a plan of care using their skills as, identifying goals and ensuring patients are progressing and adapting the treatment plan according to progress and other applicable conditions. These treatments should include utilization of techniques and equipment of rehabilitation, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, manual therapy, ultrasound, traction, therapeutic exercises, massage, wound care interventions, and individualized application to the patient.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:

This position is a designated as "Safety Sensitive Position" under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services.


Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

PRE-HIRE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program/Masters and/or a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
• Current registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Must be familiar with all up-to-date techniques and treatments covering the entire field of Occupational Therapy
• Licensure qualifies therapist to assess and treat the pediatric through the geriatric population with a focus toward National Patient Safety Goals
• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy by the Arkansas State Board Medical Board