Kidnetics Occupational Therapist – outpatient pediatrics, Cross Creek Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

Job Description:

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

JobSummaryPlans and implements specific treatment programs forindividual patients according to principles and practices ofoccupational therapy. Participates in operational and clinicalfunctions for the department, hospital and corporation. Providesdirection and assistance to Occupational Therapists, OccupationalTherapist Assistants, Occupational Therapy Students, and TherapyAides in the area of patient care. Complies with laws andregulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and JointCommission guidelines. An advanced level of clinical andinterpersonal skills is required. Behaviors that support thepurpose statements of the department and hospital areexpected.

Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliantwith Prisma Health’s values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion.

Be the difference Performs appropriate initial occupational therapy evaluationsand re-evaluations and designs an occupational therapy plan ofcare Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen inoccupational therapy Selects, performs, and interprets the results of OTexaminations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, andpulmonary systems Performs and interprets standardized evaluations appropriatefor the patient Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact theOT treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results ofthe initial assessment Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient’s age,educational level, and cultural background Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated andintegrated with other services. Revises the treatment plan as indicated Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatmentplan, and participates in patient discharge planning Demonstrates working knowledge of various Occupational Therapytechniques with flexibility and creativity in the implementation ofthese therapy techniques Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient’s careto incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach forcoordinated quality care Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measuresregarding the patients, others in the treatment area and self Reassesses patient status in response to treatments and goalachievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatmentsas indicated Provides information regarding discharge and follow-up servicesas indicated which may include a referral to other communityresources Participates in patient and family education process – Provides education and training to patients, families, andcaregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functionaloutcomes Completes the Plan of Care and Patient/Family EducationDocumentation Teaches, counsels, and communicates with thepatient/family/caregiver educational information related to thepatient’s diagnosis/condition Provides educational material to patients/families asindicated Complies with departmental policies for documentation Documentation is in compliance with the chart review auditcomponents. Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, anddischarge in the medical record in a legible and timelymanner. Goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified timeframe. Treatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain informationregarding treatment progression. Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology areutilized Department and team responsibilities Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatoryin-services as scheduled. Initiates and manages assignments in a timely and thoroughmanner. Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment andsupplies. Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters chargesin an accurate and timely manner. Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of therights of other team members. Complies with department policies and procedure Demonstrates behaviors that support the purpose statement ofPrisma Health and demonstrates good judgement in selecting theproper mode of communication which conveys a favorable image of thetherapy department and Prisma Health Assumes any additional team/department responsibilities asassigned by department leadership Provides supervision/mentorship to Occupational Therapists,Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Aides Exercises sound judgment in delegating task to OccupationalTherapy Assistants and Rehab Techs Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful andbeneficial manner Provides supervision to Occupational Therapy students asassigned Participates in student orientation and provides effectivelearning experiences, feedback and timely evaluation Meets the team/department productivity standards Complies with the established standards of efficient schedulingto maintain appropriate levels of productivity Establishes annual goals related to stated corporate anddepartment initiatives Provides supporting information related to the progress madetoward achieving established annual goals Supports corporate leadership initiatives Conscientiously seeks consultation orsupervisionSupervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a Supervisor,Manager, or DirectorMinimum Requirements Education – Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from anNBCOT approved program Experience – No previous experience requiredIn Lieu Of NARequired Certifications, Registrations, Licenses SC OT Licensure from the Board of OT Examiners or OT CompactCommission. BLSKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates clinical competency based on patient’s age Effective at data conversionWork ShiftDay (United States ofAmerica)LocationCross Creek Medical CampusFacility1008 GreenvilleMemorial HospitalDepartment10087387 Kidnetics – Cross Creek OPServicesShare your talent with us!

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