Occupational Therapist – OT – PRN Position Available In Hall, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: A PRN Occupational Therapist position is available at Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, initiating appropriate interventions, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. Qualifications include current OT licensure, effective communication skills, and CPR/BLS certification. This role offers professional development opportunities and the chance to work in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility.
Job Description
Description:
A career at Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, a new, 61,000-square-foot, 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Northeast Georgia Health System, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring of people in the Gainesville area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
Why work with us:
Brand new facility Clinical career ladder Various shift availabilities Professional development and advancement opportunities Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities Superior quality patient outcomes Supportive leadership and culture CEU Support State-of-the-art equipment Nationally recognized Apprenticeship program leader What you will do in this role: Assumes responsibility and accountability as indicated for the care of those patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapy students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual as qualified to do so Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required Effective oral and written communication skills in English with additional languages preferred Current CPR/BLS certification Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
