Occupational Therapist - Supplemental/PRN

Job description

The OT will be able to identify patients/customers: Inpatients, Outpatients, Home Health/Hospice patients, Sub-Acute Unit patients (neonates to geriatrics). The OT is responsible for performing an age-specific assessment designed to gather data relevant to the patient's individual needs. This includes assessment and evaluation of cognitive, sensory, neurological, musculoskeletal, functional, and physiological status. The OT develops a plan of care, performs treatment as indicated, assesses patients' response to treatment, and assists with discharge planning. The OT utilizes exercise, equipment, and physical agents to improve strength, balance, coordination and range of motion, and to decrease pain to restore a patient's optimal mobility and functional ability. The OT provides education related to the treatment program, disease process, and prevention of further injuries to the patient, family/caregiver and other members of the healthcare team. Depending on the location, the OT will be expected to delegate and monitor treatment provided by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants. The OT will coordinate, delegate, and supervise responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (Rehab...