Job Information
Mountain Lakes Medical Center Occupational Therapist in Clayton, Georgia
*Occupational Therapist *
Job Type: Part-time, Contract;
Pay: $38.00 - $46.00 per hour
Lead the process in development, implementation, and coordination of the occupational therapy program. Screening, evaluation, educational program and transition planning, therapeutic intervention, and exit planning is provided for patients identified with or suspected of having disabilities that interfere with their ability to perform daily life activities or participate in necessary or desired occupations. Professional judgment and clinical knowledge are used to develop individualized programming based on occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, family role, interaction skills, community integration/work, and communication. Occupational therapist regularly collaborates with other disciplines and services at departmental and system levels. The occupational therapist is expected to independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs. Direct and indirect supervision may be exercised over support personnel, such as Occupational Therapy Assistants and Patient Care Techs.
SUMMARY OF SERVICE DELIVERY EXPECTATIONS:
- Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate patient reintegration into the home and community.
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``` - Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities.
Recommend changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities
Design and create, or requisition, special supplies and equipment, such as splints, braces and computer-aided adaptive equipment.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
- Prioritizes and schedules work tasks independently.
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PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND ETHICS:
- Participates in continuing education for professional development to ensure practice consistent with best practice and to meet G.A. licensure requirements.
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``` - Patience and strong interpersonal skills to inspire trust and respect in their clients.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Have successfully completed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy profession l program recognized by NBCOT and have completed all fieldwork requirements.
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``` - Masters degree is the minimum entry level requirement into any of the Rehabilitation Therapy professions.
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``` - Licensure is required to practice, and must be compliant with the states requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Certification by National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to walk or stand for long periods.
Ability to move heavy patients and equipment.
Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping.
Normal or corrected vision and hearing.
Reaching and bending, including reaching above shoulder height.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to perform shift work including working extended shifts
Ability to communicate with employees, patients and visitors.
Ability to remain calm under stress.
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Ability to evaluate a situation and provide the necessary duties and expertise.
Ability to delegate duties and responsibilities in order to provide quality care for the patient, while managing assigned personnel as efficiently as possible.
Ability to communicate well within the department and with the other departments.
Ability to assume function in a charge position after appropriate orientation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
HAZARDS
Exposures to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to extreme conditions, hot/cold
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high-pitched noises
Exposure to communicable diseases
Exposure to Blood-borne pathogens, and body fluids
Gaseous Risk Exposure
Use of a fitted respirator
PHYSICAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Well-lighted, well-ventilated work areas.
Work under stress and under the conditions that normally exist in a hospital.
SPECIAL DEMANDS:
Ability to work both cooperatively and independently, to work efficiently under stress, to utilize sound professional judgement in establishing priorities and intervening in urgent and emergent patient care situations.
Ability to promote a positive public image of the nursing unit and facility by communicating in a polite, tactful, and professional manner with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers.
Required to work in areas other than those assigned.
Medical Specialty:
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Clayton, GA 30525: Relocate before starting work (Required)