What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist PRN/OC position at Westminster Brand 051816?
Why work for us?
- Competitive Hourly Wage
- Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work
- Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First
- Warm and Friendly Work Environment
- Flexible Schedule - we have PRN, PT or FT
JOB SUMMARY: Provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participate in the interdisciplinary team process. Provide teaching and training to care giving staff. Involvement with the clinical program development. Supervise other therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards, and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.
- Evaluate, identify and treat physical and cognitive deficits that interfere with the resident’s ability to perform daily life activities. Follow recommendations on MD’s orders.
- Design restorative programs and train residents in the use of adaptive equipment.
- Develop and enter Care Plans in the system for each of the resident’s needs. Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
- Perform Resident Home Assessments as part of the discharge process.
- Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy.
This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy and Professional Licensure where required by state of law; two years clinical experience preferred. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem- solving and decision-making skills. Utilizes effective time management skills. Page 2 of 2 Meet ASHA requirements for the position.
Physical and Environmental Requirements. The physical activities of this position involve: Balancing, Crouching, Manual Dexterity, Grasping, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Standing, Stooping, and Lifting up to 40 lbs.
Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are: Feeling, Seeing, Smelling, Hearing , and Speaking
An individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside/outside environmental conditions Bloodborne pathogens Respiratory pathogens Physical equipment hazards Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.
