Location: Baton Rouge,LA, USA
Organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps. The Occupational Therapist Senior provides senior level support to department management, serves as a mentor to staff Occupational Therapists, and serves as a student and staff education coordinator for the department.
* Patient Care
* Evaluates patient functioning and abilities in order to design effective treatment plans that maximize patient care quality. Maintains high quality and accurate documentation on patient progress and goals and develops appointment schedules in a manner that maximizes the positive therapeutic impact for the patient.
* Treats patients from a holistic perspective by assessing patient needs, designing effective treatment programs, and intervening to promote increased independence in daily living skills. Provides compassionate and caring therapy directed toward improving cognitive, psychological, sensorimotor, developmental, and perceptual functioning.
* Adapts conventional occupational therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises.
* Regulatory/Quality
* Fabricates adaptive equipment and orthotics that facilitate patient recovery, and instructs patients on the proper use of equipment in an effort to promote the provision of high quality patient care services.
* Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
* Observes and adheres to quality standards established by the department. Participates in continuous quality improvement programs in order to foster the provision of quality health care services by the department and hospital and ensures that all services are provided with compassion, understanding, and respect for others.
* Provides quality training and orientation for assigned employees, informs co-workers of relevant departmental policies and procedures, allocates tasks to co-workers as needed, and implements and monitors departmental work schedules and duty assignments.
* Conducts and participates in occupational therapy educational programs and training sessions in an effort to share own expertise with others and further the quality of education and personal growth provided to physical medicine and rehabilitation personnel.
* Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high quality health care services.
* Promotes the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance by remaining current with the latest trends in field of expertise through participation in job-relevant seminars and workshops, attendance at professional conferences, and affiliations with national and state professional organizations.
* Interdisciplinary Teamwork
* Communicates with patient and family members in a caring and compassionate manner on issues regarding patient progress and problems, available home programs, and the therapeutic process.
* Assists in recommending, developing, and coordinating the implementation of policies and procedures for all OLOL subsidiaries, and reviews the utilization and application of those procedures.
* Monitors patient progress during therapy, records relevant information regarding therapy, and maintains frequent communications with rehabilitation team members in order to ensure that treatment plans are effective and appropriate. Attends weekly team conferences in order to actively participate in discharge planning.
* Conducts annual staff competency evaluation of Occupational Therapists in the department. Assists in development educational programs, testing instruments, and training material to ensure that all staff is competent in their particular field.
* Serves as a student coordinator for the department, supervises interns and employees involved in clinical fellowship programs, and provides high quality assistance and guidance during the learning process.
* Other Duties As Assigned
* Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Experience, Education, Training, Special Skills, and Licensure :
* 3 years experience as an Occupational Therapist
* Bachelor's Degree
* BLS Certification
* LOTR (state Licensed)