Occupational Therapist Per Diem - Acute Therapies Job at Tucson Medical Center (Tucson)

Job Description

Occupational Therapist Per Diem - Acute Therapies. Evaluates and treats patients within an acute care hospital or outpatient clinic settings. Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of patient’s impairment and prognosis for improvement. Maintains and evaluates records and prepares electronic reports on patient’s progress. Requires 2 weekend shifts every 4 weeks.

Job Responsibility

Evaluates and treats patients within an acute care hospital or outpatient clinic settings
Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of patient’s impairment and prognosis for improvement
Maintains and evaluates records and prepares electronic reports on patient’s progress
Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of patients’ impairment and prognosis for improvement
Analyzes testing and other pertinent information to create individual treatment plans
Gathers and reviews pertinent data from a variety of sources and develops specific goals and treatment plans
Re-evaluates and modifies plans periodically based on findings and progresses level of treatment, as necessary
Considers specific patient variables such as overall medical condition, stamina, motivation, etc. in planning treatment programs
Prepares electronic documentation as required by the profession and department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports and other such reports
Communicates with medical and allied health personnel regarding patients’ progress, needs and discharge planning
Chooses, fits, and trains patients in the use of appropriate assistive devices, adaptive equipment, or orthotics
Documents patient care efficiently, timely and effectively through electronic communication
Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient, or family/caregiver
Conducts, or participates in training medical and other personnel in therapy techniques and objectives
Coordinates with other service areas to ensure proper patient care
Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants, aides and therapy students according to departmental policy and professional standards
Delegates treatment and treatment modalities to appropriate personnel
Engages with colleagues inter/intra departmentally for constant process improvement
Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards
Performs related duties assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required
Master's degree or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy preferred
One (1) – two (2) years of acute inpatient, or acute rehabilitation experience required (will consider appropriate experience acquired during student fieldwork)
Current state of Arizona Occupational Therapist license required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Other certifications maybe required per department
Knowledge of occupational therapy methods, procedures and regulations
Knowledge of diagnostic testing procedures to evaluate impairments and recommend treatment plans
Skill in evaluating diagnostic testing results and determining prognosis
Skill in relating to patients and evaluating what individual improvement plans might be more realistic based on limitations
Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action
Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

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