Occupational Therapist - Journey Traveler
Company: Powerback Rehabilitation
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist - Journey Traveler
must be able to travel nationwide for 13 week assignments. This
position provides flexibility to travel the country and work in
various settings. On assignment the Occupational Therapist
organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs for the
location to facilitate rehabilitation. In addition, they direct
patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and
enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist facilitates the
learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and
productivity, in order to diminish or correct
pathology.RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:As necessary or
applicable, supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants,
temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance
with state licensure requirements and professional
standards.Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of
rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care,
department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of
services.Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing
conferences and other related meetings.Makes referrals to other
disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs
of the patient.Consults with other members of the rehabilitation
team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent
with the needs and capabilities of each patient.Adapts program
and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual
patients.Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination
of fire and safety hazards.Orders supplies and equipment as
necessary.Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for
repair of equipment as necessary.Puts patient service first:
ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of
service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes
the individuals' needs and rights.Screens, examines and evaluates
patients, including history, systems review, and application of
appropriate tests and measures, synthesis information and
interprets examination findings in order to establish a diagnosis,
identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement
and the time required to achieve it, identify
precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care. Develops
appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the
patient and caregivers, implements the occupational therapy
treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record
keeping regarding these services. Services include but are not
limited to application of therapeutic techniques in areas such
as:cognitive skillsmuscle
strengthcoordinationendurancemobilityperceptual abilitiessensory
awarenesssitting and standing tolerancebalanceactivities of daily
livingjoint protectionwork simplificationorientationphysical agent
modalitiesDesigns, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive
devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices
including orthotics and prosthetics.Selects appropriate activities
suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity,
intelligence level and interest.Instructs patients in the skills
and techniques required for participation in functional activities
and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related
to rehabilitative potential.Performs routine reexamination as
needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.Performs other
related duties as required.Requirements:Must be a graduate of an
occupational therapy curriculum accredited by AOTA & ACOTE
standards; orMust have a Bachelor's degree from an occupational
therapy curriculum accredited by AOTA & ACOTE standards plus 5
years of progressively responsible OT experience.Must have initial
registration from the National Board for Certification in
Occupational Therapy.Must be able to practice occupational therapy
per state guidelines.The Occupational Therapist must be licensed
and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of
practice.Must be available to travel to and temporarily reside
inlocations outside of the therapists primary home.Compensation:
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Keywords: Powerback Rehabilitation, Cary , Occupational Therapist - Journey Traveler, Healthcare , Raleigh, North Carolina
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