Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - TFP

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - TFP at Luminis Health summary:

An Occupational Therapist in an inpatient setting evaluates and treats patients of all ages using various therapeutic techniques to improve their functional abilities. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals, documenting patient progress, and ensuring compliance with departmental standards and safety initiatives. The therapist also provides supervision and support to assistants, aides, and students while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of policies and continuing education.

Position Objective:

Evaluates patients, neonatal through geriatric, for occupational therapy services and provides therapeutic intervention according to departmental standards. Assesses the appropriateness and effectiveness of services provided to patients and documents same according to departmental standards and the special needs of patients of all ages.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Conducts Occupational Therapy evaluations and treatments, involving varied diagnoses and units, using a variety of appropriate treatment techniques and documents according to established departmental policies and procedures.
• Meets departmental productivity standards and completes productivity logs in a timely manner.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, engaging in excellent customer service practices, including but not limited to following ICARE. Also consults and serves as a resource for physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians to increase knowledge of Occupational Therapy and to identify the need for Occupational Therapy services for patients of all ages.
• Stays up to date on hospital policies, departmental requirements and process improvement initiatives by reading all correspondence (meeting minutes, weekly updates, etc) and participating in huddles. Responds to communication and requests in a timely fashion.
• Provides technical supervision, direction, and support to staff Occupational Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, students, and volunteers.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

The minimum level of education and experience for this position includes:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.

· Acute care or related experience preferred; however, new graduates will be considered depending on current departmental staffing

Required License/Certifications:

• Current license to practice Occupational Therapy by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare provider BLS CPR certification.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands – Heavy lifting

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Pay Range $50—$55 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
*Benefit offerings based on employment status

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Keywords:

Occupational therapy, patient evaluation, therapeutic intervention, inpatient care, rehabilitation, healthcare, acute care, patient documentation, clinical collaboration, disability accommodations