Occupational Therapist-Home Health, PRN, Days at Prisma Health

Sumter, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Patient Care, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Treatment Planning, Patient Education, Documentation, Safety Measures, Evaluation, Goal Setting, Communication, Supervision, Flexibility, Creativity, Community Resources, CPR Certification, Computer Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides direction and supervision to Registered Occupational Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy students in the area of patient care. Added responsibility for program and staff development is required. An advanced level of clinical and interpersonal skills are required. Job Description Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference Performs appropriate initial occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations and designs an occupational therapy plan of care Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnosis / conditions seen in occupational therapy Selects, performs and interprets the results of OT examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal and developmental systems Performs and interprets standardized evaluations as determined by appropriateness of client Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the OT treatment regimen as well as the overall plan of care (such as cognitive deficits, family situations, etc.) Establishes specific functional and measurable treatment goals based on results of the initial assessment and feedback from patient and family Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, cultural background Designs the plan for intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services the individual is receiving Revises the treatment plan as appropriate Plans, implements, and evaluates a specific and comprehensive treatment plan and participates in patient discharge preparations Demonstrates good working knowledge of various Occupational Therapy techniques, flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques Interacts regularly with others involved in patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients and others in the home and self Reassesses patient status in response to treatment and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatment as indicated by the interdisciplinary treatment plan Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources Provides any written instruction for home exercises or care as indicated prior to discharge Teaches, counsels and communicates with patients, their families and others to achieve the desired goals of occupational therapy Participates in patient and family education process Provides education and training to patients, families and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress and long-term functional outcomes Supports and provides educational material to patients / families for support groups as well as community resources Attends multidisciplinary patient conferences Promotes health care in the community. Complies with departmental policies for documentation Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment and discharge in the computer in a timely manner Daily treatment records are noted in the computer on a daily basis and are clear and professional in their terminology Patient conference notes are succinct and contain information regarding progress to date and focus on further treatment Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit components Meets the team / department productivity standards Assists with additional coverage when caseload permits and when multiple caseloads may be modified easily to permit one person to assist with coverage in another area Complies with established standards of efficient patient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity Accepts and examines performance feedback and incorporates this into their conduct Long-term and short-term goals are appropriate, achievable and measurable within a specific time frame Attends staff meetings, team meetings and mandatory in services as scheduled Completes mandatory training annually and in a timely manner Completes PPD testing procedures by the end of the employee's birth month Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards Demonstrates willingness to orient and assist and is respectful of the rights of another team members Provides supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy students as assigned. Assumes an additional team / department responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy Experience - One (1) year Occupational Therapy In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses SC OT Licensure from the Board of OT Examiners or OT Compact Commission. A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance. CPR/BLS Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic computer skills Knowledge of office equipment Data entry skills Mathematical skills Knowledge of basic OT equipment Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Tuomey Facility 1571 Home Health - Tuomey Department 15717400 Home Nursing Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist plans and implements treatment programs for patients, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and supervising assistants and students. They are responsible for evaluating patient needs, designing treatment plans, and ensuring proper documentation and compliance with safety measures.