An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
Promotes the mission, vision and values of BMHD. Assists the physician in the evaluation, diagnosis, and prognosis of patient by applying muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability testing. Develops the occupational therapy treatment plan based on these results and revises as necessary, assisting the physician in developing the plan of care for the patient. Treats patients safely to relieve pain, develop, or restore function to optimal ability. Directs and aids patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, activities of daily living, transfer activities, functional training, prosthetic training, safety and education. Provides education for safe and effective participation in I/ADL's implementing adaptations and modifications when appropriate. Provides ongoing assessment and analysis of patient functioning and progress. This therapy involves providing treatment which takes into account the risks and benefits of that treatment regime relevant to the patient's medical condition, rehabilitation potential and prognosis. Provides timely and complete documentation following department guidelines and compliance requirements. Follows any indicated HIPPA, Medicare, Medicaid as well as state, organizational and department rules. Coordinates therapy activities with other health care disciplines. This includes coordinating services through consultation with appropriate agencies to ensure follow-up and continuing care as needed. Participates in quality and performance improvement activities within the department including but not limited to measurement and continuous improvement of clinical competency, regulatory compliance, outcome achievement, resource management, work team performance and customer satisfaction.
REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree Graduate from an Accredited School of Occupational Therapy
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BLS
(AHA)
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Occupational Therapy license, in good standing with the State of Oregon
ABOUT THE FACILITY
Our Hospital offers medical services in John Day, Oregon, United States. Part of the Hospital District, it was built in 1949 in Prairie City and re-built in 1960 in John Day.
DC Benefits:
Dental Insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Travel reimbursement Vision insurance
