Occupational Therapist - Journey Traveler
Company: Powerback Rehabilitation
Location: Topeka
Posted on: September 27, 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:1. As necessary or
applicable, supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants,
temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance
with state licensure requirements and professional standards.2.
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.3.
Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and
other related meetings.4. Makes referrals to other disciplines,
agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the
patient.5. Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team
to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with
the needs and capabilities of each patient.6. Adapts program and/or
plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.7.
Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire
and safety hazards.8. Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.9.
Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of
equipment as necessary.10. 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.11. 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 skills muscle strength coordination endurance mobility
perceptual abilities sensory awareness sitting and standing
tolerance balance activities of daily living joint protection work
simplification orientation physical agent modalities12. Designs,
fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, and trains
patients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and
prosthetics.13. Selects appropriate activities suited to the
individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and
interest.14. 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.15. Performs routine reexamination as
needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.16. Performs
other related duties as required.Requirements:SPECIFIC
EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:1. They must have a Bachelor's
degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE
standards.2. They must have initial registration from the National
Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.3. The Occupational
Therapist-Journey Traveler must hold a valid and unencumbered
occupational therapy license as required in the state of
practice.4. Must be available to travel to and temporarily reside
in locations outside of the therapist's primary home.Compensation:
55 PRN
Keywords: Powerback Rehabilitation, Topeka , Occupational Therapist - Journey Traveler, Healthcare , Topeka, Kansas
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