OT (Occupational Therapist)
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Unit NotesDepartment: Occupational Therapy*Certifications Required: BLS, SD OT license, Mobility Certified (COMS)*- # of patients treated per day : 6-8 patients per day; is dependent upon dept overall caseload. Unit Staffing: 3 PTs, 1PTA, 1 COTA, 1 OT & 1 SLP.- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Any post surgicals, orthopedics (total joints- knees & hips, ORIF, and more),neurologic (post stroke, parkinsons, MS, and more), sport medicine, and any complex medical.- Acute Inpatient, Acute Rehab, Skilled, Outpatient?: Outpatient, Inpatient- swing bed, Assisted Living, and LTC/Skilled. - What areas are they required to cover?: May be asked to float between outpatient, inpatient- swing bed, assisted living, and LTC/skilled . Will spend the majority of their time in LTC/Skilled Nursing; typically spend less than 10% of their time in Outpatient setting- Experience: Must have 2 years of experience with a license; does not count clinical experience. Prefer someone with LTC/Skilled Nursing experience. Prefer someone with experience doing long-term recovery therapy. (Ex: May see patients immediately post op to 1-2 months post op)- PT Manager/Supervisor: Bob Fugate, PT, DPT, DOR- Rehab Aides: 1 PTA, 1 COTA- Shifts & Scheduling: DOR and Office Assistant make out schedule; no self-scheduling. 5- 8 hr shifts. Flexible start times between 0700-0900.- Weekend Requirements: Occasionally (rare)- Holiday Requirements: No- Floating: May be asked to float between hospital and 2 Nursing homes. One of the nursing homes is located in Kadoka, SD (approx 25 miles away); Will be paid drive time - Scrub Color/Dress Code: Any color scrubs or Business casual - Department specific orientation: DOR provides orientation, typically 1 week; By week 2 travelers are expected to work a full patient load of 6-8 patients/day; Expected productivity is 75%.Radius Rule: 30 miles and must note in submission if clinician has ever worked for Philip Health Services. Entered on: 4/3/2024