Occupational Therapist- PART Time- Day Shift- Warren

GENERAL SUMMARY

Department: Occupational Therapy - IPR & Acute Care

PART Time - Day shift 8:00am - 4:30pm (flexible start & end times) with rotating weekends & major holidays.

There is a weekend requirement of a minimum of 2 weekend days per 4-week schedule. There is also a requirement of at least one hard to fill shift as well as a holiday rotation. The candidate would be required to work Inpatient Rehab as well as the acute care units.

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.