What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Per Diem position at Tahoe Forest Health System?
This position will specifically support our skilled nursing facility with rehab patients and custodial residents
Bargaining Unit: Non Represented
Rate of Pay: $58.29/hour DOE (base pay includes 12.5% per diem premium)
Summary
Under the direct supervision of the manager, the Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for providing patient care services consisting of evaluation and implementation of modalities and treatments in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures and as indicated by licensing agencies in the State of practice (CA/NV).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Organizes and conducts medically prescribed Occupational Therapy services including evaluation and treatment.
- Effectively utilizes appropriate resources to ensure sensitive, personal care to individuals who require occupational therapy services.
- Plans individualized therapy programs for each patient.
- Collaborates with other team members and services in the hospital to assure that services and activities can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients.
- Evaluates, records, and reports patient progress.
- Assures that patients and visitors follow established policies and procedures at all times.
- Interprets occupational therapy policies and procedures to patients and family members, as necessary.
- Remains current in Occupational Therapy practices.
- Participates in peer feedback to improve performance of line of service.
- Clinician will practice fiscal responsibility and strive to maintain minimum targeted key performance indicators as set by Director of Therapy and Clinical Manager of department.
- Extends courtesy and consideration to others in interpersonal relationships.
- Demonstrates a professional manner in the workplace at all times.
- Seeks clarification of duties when needed.
- Channels suggestions, feedback, and questions to appropriate personnel.
- Participates in the quality improvement process.
- Establishes good rapport with all team members, patients and other health care providers.
- OT will participate in activities to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally.
- Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
- Complies with System policies and procedures.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited occupational therapy program, be licensed to practice and pass the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam,
Required Licenses, Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - Upon Hire
BLS: Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS certification). - Within 3 months of hire into job
Other Experience/Qualifications
Required:
- California Occupational Therapy license if practicing in the state of California
- Nevada Occupational Therapy license if practicing in the state of Nevada
Preferred:
- Masters or Doctorate degree in related field
Salary : $58
