Occupational Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY The Occupational Therapist performs components of occupational therapy procedures and related tasks in accordance with practices of occupational therapy.

Patient population ranges in age from 18 years to geriatric experiencing medically complex conditions and/or medical surgical conditions requiring rehabilitation and/or wound care needs.

Assist patients with his/her maximum functional performance while learning to live within his/her capabilities.

Records the patients responses to treatment and reports the outcome of each treatment to the patient records.

POSITION SUMMARY EXPANDED: Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act,(The Unity Bill) this position is considered a Safety-sensitive position.

Safety-sensitive is defined to include any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.

Employees working in safety-sensitive roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.

QUALIFICATIONS Ability to project a professional Image.

Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.

Action oriented individual with ability to: identify opportunity; adapt to change; work independently; and prioritize tasks / responsibilities.

Proven success in completion of assignment.

Strong customer service skills.

Effective verbal and written communication skills, and strong presentation skills with ability to adjust accordingly for a variety of audiences.

Strategic problem solving with ability to adapt to change and/or uncertainty.

Intellectual ability to handle concepts and complexity comfortably.

Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.

Freedom from illegal use of drugs.

Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED Current license for Occupational Therapy in state of employment.

Must maintain current BLS certification throughout employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITES Perform components of occupational therapy procedures and related tasks as selected by patient care plan needs.

Therapeutic activities with patients who are limited by physical injury or illness, psychosocial dysfunctions, developmental or learning disability or the aging process.

Observe patients responses to therapy, evaluate and report outcomes to members of the interdisciplinary team.

Document outcomes in medical record.

Maintain clean and safe environment.

Maintain and clean all equipment.

Prepare patient and/or room for treatments and therapy.

Transport and transfer patient in a safe manner.

Participate in patient care tasks; bathing, feeding, transporting as needed.

Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, taking in...