Shepherd Center is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to work with patients experiencing spinal cord injuries. The OT will develop and implement treatment programs, collaborate with patients and families, and uphold Shepherd Center standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in occupational therapy, basic computer skills, and excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
Requirements
- Develops and implements treatment program to further patient’s functional skills
- Effective communication and team collaboration
- Professional behaviors and expectations
- Helping patients to develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities
- Plans and develops effective patient and family training to ensure proper patient care
- Makes recommendations for specialty services or consultations as needed
- Uses evaluation findings to determine appropriate discharge planning needs
- Effectively participates in intra-departmental staff meetings, and intra-departmental discipline/program committee assignments
- May participate in education programs by teaching and supervising students
- Participates in research projects as needed
- Completes and submits required documentation according to program guidelines
- Provides skilled interventions as outlined by AOTA
- Willing to treat a diverse population and ready to learn and grow your clinical skills
- Participates in patient team conferences
- Facilitates patient goals through Goal Attainment Scaling
- Communicates with client and family to develop rapport, review POC, progress, and transition to next level of care
- Ensures appropriate recommendations are made for DME needs for safe transition
- Documents information clearly and completely utilizing correct forms/systems and in a timely manner according to Center policy
- Carries out interventions that are supported by evidence-based practice standards
- Will use resources and integrate technology for creative or innovative patient experience
- Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures
- Actively participates in center-wide efforts that affect occupational therapy practice
- Establishes relationships with other occupational therapists
- Meets transportation and driving guidelines as needed
- May float to inpatient or post-acute programs to provide patient evaluation or treatment sessions as needed
- Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility
- Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
