OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Hospital

 In this position you will provide direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, consults with other specialists as needed. Reassesses patient?s functional needs, and adjusts care plan as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Designs and implements a plan of care for the patient and significant others based on a thorough assessment. Provides age appropriate care for infants, children, adolescents, adults, and/or geriatric patients and demonstrates the knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of these populations. Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care. Directs the practice of support staff in order to achieve positive patient outcomes. Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff in order to achieve positive patient outcomes. Promotes and contributes to a positive, problem-solving or service recovery environment. Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, customer service guidelines, performance improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains all required prescriptions and signatures. Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Provides direction and leadership to staff, students and new graduates. Acts as a resource to promote occupational therapy within the community. Must be able to complete the physical, mental and sensory requirements of the position.

Shift: 7 am to 3:30 pm - Salary is depending on experience.  Every other weekend coverage.

Careerbuilder Terms: Hospital, OT, Occupational Therapist, Clnical.