Occupational Therapist - Flexible working hours
Company: Interim HealthCare
Location: Severn
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
General Purpose:Responsible for continuous monitoring and
improvement of care that is provided to patients/to improve their
client's ability to perform tasks in their daily living and work
environments. They work with individuals who have conditions that
are mentally, physically, developmentally or emotionally disabling
in order to improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities
and also to compensate for permanent loss of function.Essential
Functions:
- Responsible for establishing, monitoring and delivering
occupational therapy to patient/clients as directed by the
physician's plan of treatment and the interdisciplinary
patient/client plan of care.
- Responsible for reporting on the condition of patient/client to
the appropriate supervisor, and other staff members in the assigned
facility/setting.
- Responsible for performing occupational therapy assessment and
procedures, which require substantial specialized knowledge,
judgment and skill based upon principles of psychological,
biological, physical and social sciences. Responsible for making
decisions based on individual's educational preparation and
experience in occupational therapy.
- Responsible to actively participate in case conferences and
make suggestions to appropriate supervisors.
- Completes other assignments as requested and assigned.
- May have access to personal health information ("PHI")
necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access
to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each
organization/department.Minimum Education & Experience
Requirements:
- Graduate with a degree in an occupational therapy program from
a university, which meets, the educational and field work
requirements of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Successful completion of the national examination for OTR and
state licensure required.
- Additional requirements in some states for therapists who work
in schools or early intervention programs (education related
classes; education practice certificate or early intervention
certificate).Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- One (1) year experience as an Occupational Therapist.
- Able to effectively communicate with all levels of the work
force, both clinical and non-clinical.
- Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or
tasks.
- Able to assist patient with standing, walking, sitting, and
rolling in bed.
- Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to
the care of the patient/client.
- Able to visually and auditorially observe and assess the
patient.
- Able to effectively deal with multiple changes.
- Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if
applicable.
- Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if
assignment(s) include driving own vehicle.
- Evidence of current CPR/BLS training including adults, children
and infants.
- Meets applicable health requirements to provide patient
care.Working Conditions & Physical Effort:
- Work is performed in clinics, schools, hospitals, nursing
homes, patient homes or occupational settings.
- Work environment involves frequent exposure to communicable
diseases, blood borne pathogens and/or potentially infectious or
hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive
safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment
(e.g. face masks, goggles, latex and or non-latex gloves).
- Ability to stretch, bend, stoop, twist, stand, sit, walk, reach
and climb stairs.
- Heavy physical activity requiring frequent and/or occasional
lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 50+ lbs.
Keywords: Interim HealthCare, Severn , Occupational Therapist - Flexible working hours, Healthcare , Severn, Maryland
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