Therapist-Activities Position Available In Calhoun, Mississippi

Therapist-Activities

Job ID:

33156

Job Category:

Rehabilitation & Wellness

Work Type:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

Days

Department:

Nursing Home

Facility:

BMH Calhoun Hospital

Location:

Calhoun City, MS
Overview

Therapist-Activities Job Code:

22161 FLSA Status

Job Family:

REHAB
Job Summary
Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge andmunicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Completes assigned goals.
Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
Develops a written plan of care
Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care. Reassesses patient’s functional status.
Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral tomunity resources.
Contributes to the development of staff and students.
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience

Description:

Entry level. Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Education

Description:

See certification.

Minimum Required:

Skill inmunicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. Preferred/Desired
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Special Skills

Description:

Computer literacy

Minimum Required:

Basic skills.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure

Description Minimum Required:

BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
Preferred/Desired
ing Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively rmend such to manager.
ing

Relationships:

No
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +

• 150-200lbs.

(Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating:

Medium
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements

• Sitting:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Standing:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Walking:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Carry objects: Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Push/Pull:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Twisting:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Bending:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Reaching Forward:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Reaching Overhead:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Squat/Kneel/Crawl:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Wrist position deviation: Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Taste or smell
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Talk or hear: Frequent
  Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination:

No Near Vision:

Accurate Far Vision:

Accurate Depth Perception Hearing
Environmental Requirements

• Blood-Borne Pathogens:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Chemical:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Airborne Communicable Diseases:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Extreme Temperatures:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Radiation:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Extreme Noise Levels:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Dust/Particular Matter:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Other