Occupational Therapist PRN Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Occupational Therapist PRN to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains documentation of services in the medical record;
- Review medical chart and screen prior to completing evaluation to determine patients need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services;
- Maintain professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other approved learning experiences;
- Conduct staff/family training and education when appropriate by formal and informal in-services, as well as consultations;
- Attend/Lead interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of rehab team;
- Comply with documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility;
- Evaluates, records and reports on patient’s response to treatment and progress toward identified goals;
- Provides age and culturally appropriate care;
- Integrates occupational therapy treatments with other aspects of patient care;
- Supervises students, provides clinical direction for assistants, technicians and volunteers;
- Complies with professional, ethical and legal standards;
- Instructs and educates patients and families;
- Responsible for own professional growth and development;
- Adheres to all Standards of Behavior;
- Provides therapy according to treatment plan.
Requirements:
- Education and/or Experience: Two years (preferred) of clinical experience in the field of physical disabilities working as a Therapist;
- Interest in sub-acute, geriatric rehabilitation and general rehabilitation;
- We are looking for an OT with at least a year of experience in a similar setting;
- We need someone who has availability weekdays and during normal daytime clinic hours;
- This is an outpatient clinic so we need someone available weekdays and during normal daytime clinic hours;
- Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed;
- Ability to utilize electronic medical record and Microsoft Office programs;
- Current NJ Occupational Therapist state license required;
- At least 3-5 years of relevant experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Graduate of an accredited therapy program;
- Knowledge of state, federal, TJC regulations;
- Licenses & Certifications;
- 1 year of experience preferred;
- BLS;
- Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.