Occupational Therapist - Per Diem
Company: ECHN
Location: Middletown
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides treatments to patients by evaluating
the function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to
improve or restore function. Participates in an interdisciplinary
approach for in-servicing and community education and in the
clinical education of affiliating students. Potentially may be
responsible for cross-site coverage. # EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Graduate of an accredited program of Occupational Therapy with a
minimum of a B.S.# Holds or is eligible for current Connecticut
license.## Must be a Certified Hand Therapist. COMPETENCIES: This
position requires an individual with strong English communication
skills, both verbal and written. Must have personal computer skills
and have proficient in the use of Windows based programs needed for
dept function.# Basic skills in Outlook, Word, and Excel are
desirable but not required. Must have access to reliable
transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is
required in order to perform essential duties.# ESSENTIAL DUTIES
and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not
intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of
all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions
associated with the job.# They are intended to be accurate
reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this
position.# These responsibilities and competencies listed below may
change from time to time. # # Job-Specific Competency 1.#####
Evaluates patients based on departmental standard. 2.##### Conducts
and modifies evaluations based on the patient#s symptoms, level of
activity, and medical status establishing individualized,
appropriate, measurable goals for each patient. 3.##### Treats
patients with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic exercises
(strength, endurance, coordination, and ROM). 4.##### Administers
physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to
relieve pain and/or attain established goals. 5.##### Utilizes
effective techniques to assist in normalizing motor activity and
learning. 6.##### Educates patients/families in home exercise
programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize
independent functional activity. 7.##### Determines when a patient
has achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends
discharge if appropriate. 8.##### Documents in accordance to
insurance guidelines and adheres to the department#s policies and
procedures. 9.##### Seeks and fosters interdepartmental
communication and communication with the referring physician
regarding patient care as evidenced by observation, and chart
review. 10.# Accurately and consistently fills out and submits
charges daily. 11.# Adheres to the professional code of ethics
established by the AOTA and the facility at all times as evidenced
by observation. 12.# Performs all duties with proper body mechanics
and safety to prevent injuries. 13.# Supervises at least one
affiliated student per year. 14.# Attends a continuing education
course to further/improve treatment techniques. 15.# Participates
in at least one departmental in-service, or community in-service as
evidenced by documentation of educational program.
Keywords: ECHN, Middletown , Occupational Therapist - Per Diem, Healthcare , Middletown, Connecticut
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