Inpatient Occupational Therapist - Parttime - Shea

Primary City/State: Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Category: Therapy and Rehabilitation Shift: Day Department: Therapy Services IP

 Up to $7,500 Sign On Bonus Available Located Shea Blvd & 92nd St, Scottsdale 2 Weekend Shifts/Month Required 
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Responsibilities


 Job Summary The OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST is responsible for the evaluation, administration, and oversight of evidence-based occupational therapy services provided to individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations

They use specialized skills to promote goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function and/or reversal of the progression of pathology in order to enhance quality of movement and daily living skills for individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations

They develop and update appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family to assist in returning to their prior level of function They act in accordance with physician referral guidelines, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures

They embody strong customer service skills and communicate in a concise, tactful manner with physicians, co-workers, caregivers, family members, patients, and other healthcare providers.

Essential Functions

Implements an individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled, evidence-based therapy techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities as indicated

Provides verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members as needed Maintains a current knowledge of occupational therapy techniques, through continuing education courses, professional journals, etc., as well as DNV and Medicare

Evaluates patients per the Department Operating Policy Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying treatment diagnosis

Establishes an appropriate, comprehensive plan of treatment with measurable, obtainable and functional long and short term goals and a defined discharge plan Performs ongoing evaluation of patient's response to treatment to assure effective and appropriate provision of services as demonstrated through documentation requirements

Maintains accurate and current documentation in the patient’s medical record as required by the profession and the department, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, updated individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries, and daily patient charges

Completes billing and billing sheets according to department billing procedures and within established timeframes Assumes responsibility for role in achieving/maintaining financial stewardship by utilizing all resources effectively and efficiently

Confers with the interdisciplinary team to clarify treatment plan and discuss patient status when indicated Consults with appropriate medical personnel regarding patient's needs, status, and discharge plans

Provides timely, proactive feedback to case managers and other key personnel regarding discharge needs, including recommended discharge level of care and equipment needs as appropriate

Participates in interdisciplinary rounds as indicated Communicates information and addresses concerns to achieve optimal treatment outcomes as demonstrated through feedback and documentation

Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and encourage collaborative staff relationships Delegates appropriate patients to occupational therapist assistants; supervises care delivered by the therapist assistants and assistive personnel, and provides updated plan of treatment and instruction to the same

Acts as a resource for therapy-related issues to therapy assistive personnel and staff from other departments Assists in the identification of department needs and process improvements

Contributes to the recruitment and retention of talented staff through positive role-modeling and fostering peer relationships Participates in departmental and interdepartmental staff meetings, in-services, utilization review programs, committees, and student preceptor and/or mentor programs Education Master's Degree or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university approved by the AOTA, prior to starting employment - Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university approved by the AOTA, prior to starting employment - Required Experience Network float position: Six (6) months recent experience - Preferred 6 months experience - Preferred Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Rehab\OTL - Occupational Therapist Current license issued by the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners that is in good standing, prior to starting employment - Required 
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