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Occupational Therapist / Weekends

Overview:

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Description:
Provides comprehensive evaluations and testing, occupational therapy treatments, and education to seriously ill patients or those having complex medical problems and families which are consistent with patient's individualized needs and carried out within an interdisciplinary environment.
Assists in supervising support staff and students and in developing in-service training programs for continuing staff development.
Maintains an established inventory of supplies; ensures the proper use and maintenance of equipment and maintains a work area which is free of debris and clutter.
Participates in routine evaluations of quality assurance activities and consistency with established standards for patient care.
Provides guidance and instruction on an ongoing basis to ensure efficient operations and supervises/orients students and support staff.
Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patient's care.
Assess and assists the staff in assessing complex patients and problems.
Assists the department in performing peer reviews.
Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.
Offers the patient increased knowledge and skill within an identifed area of expertise.
Plans, develops and implements a results-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear, measurable goals.
Modifies the treatment plan according to the patient's responses.
Provides direct patient care; performs specialized treatments according to the patient's individualized plan of care.
Collaborates with other members of the patient care team and uses community resources to plan for the continued care, support and follow-up of the patient after discharge.
Recommends and procures appropriate equipment.
Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited program.
Current licensure in the state of Georgia from the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Must have and maintain NBCOT certification.
At least one year of relevant experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
Additional Details:

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