Occupational Therapist Acute - PRN - Gallatin Tennessee

Company: Highpoint Health - Sumner
Location: Gallatin, Tennessee
Posted On: 05/09/2024

Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills.Reports to: Director - Rehab Services or Director - IRUAssesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
- -Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. - -Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
- -Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. - -Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
- -Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy - Required - -Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. - -Required Skills
Certifications:
BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be obtained within 90 days of employment, if not current upon hire - -Required Skills
Licenses: State of Tennessee Occupational Therapist licensure - RequiredEqual opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran More...

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