Occupational Therapist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: May 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: Work Shift:
Job Category: Clinical Care $5000 Sign on Bonus Great careers are
built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care
professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our
team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our
network of facilities. Apply today, this could be the perfect
opportunity for you. As an Occupational Therapist, you will bring
your experience and passion for health care to our rehab team You
will work in all areas of the hospital including Med-Surg, Ortho,
ED, Observation, Trauma and ICU. You will be an active and engaged
change agent; dedicated to the needs of our patients and families.
Steadfast to safe, kind, effective, efficient, evidenced-based and
high quality clinical care, outcome focused and solution oriented.
You will participate in the interdisciplinary team including
therapists, nurses, physicians, and case managers to provide direct
patient care and recommend appropriate discharge plans. Having at
least one year of experience of inpatient, acute care is preferred.
This is a full-time, benefited position: M-F 5- 8hr shifts This
role will be eligible to receive a $3/hr weekend differential
POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for the evaluation,
planning, administration and supervision of Occupational Therapy
treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and local
organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established
departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates
the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide
treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served. CORE
FUNCTIONS 1. Evaluates patient's functional abilities and
limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a
plan of care and treatment goals Completes comprehensive evaluation
within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies
and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals
that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect the
key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and
family/caregiver when setting goal Initiates discharge planning.
Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders. 2.
Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the
patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and
age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner
Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of
care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the
treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education
to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and
interdisciplinary team. 3. Documents according to standards set by
the department and regulatory agencies. Documents legibly.
Completes documentation within the established time frames of the
department. Documents innovative and individualized treatment
techniques/plan. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of
patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are
reassessed according to department policies 4. Communicates
pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow
through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and
patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver,
co-workers and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear
and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for
routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient
outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or
current literature 5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it
relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes
initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts
responsibility for all patient care needs. 6. Demonstrates
appropriate direction and delegation of personnel to achieve safe
delivery of quality cost effective patient care. direction and
delegation of the COTA, Therapy Technician and student complies
with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in
the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency
of personnel, prior to delegation of task. 7. Department
operational activities. Participates in department/facility process
improvements. Meets productivity standards set by the department.
8.This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels
of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients,
families, and external contacts such as employees of other health
care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the
health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician
offices in order to report, requires or clarify information MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS Must have successfully completed the academic
requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy
approved by the appropriate governing board. Must possess a current
Occupational Therapy license from the State of practice. Current
license from state of practice. BLS certification required. Relates
throughout the interview process their clinical competency,
experience, training and education they have received that is
required to perform the job. Demonstrates through behaviors and
answers to job related experiential questions. Employees working
for Banner Home Care/Hospice and Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility
must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of
hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software
applications commonly used in an automated patient care
environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education
and/or experience preferred.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Our organization supports a
drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy
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