Occupational Therapist - Part time - Surgical Institute of Reading

An Occupational Therapist organizes, initiates, and conducts occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. In addition, he/she directs patient participation in the selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.  The Occupational Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, to diminish or correct pathology.

The following description of the job responsibilities and performance expectations are intended to reflect the primary responsibilities of the job but are not intended to describe all duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

·         Evaluate patients, develop appropriate treatment goals and methods, implement the occupational therapy treatment plan, and complete all related documentation regarding services provided. 

·         Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices including splints and orthotics.

·       Select appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interest.

·         Consult with other members of the care team to select the most appropriate activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.

·         Instructs patient in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behaviors as related to rehabilitative potential.

·         Adapts program according to the needs of individual patients.

·         Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences, and other related facility meetings.

·         Conducts training programs and participates in training of medical, nursing, and other personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.

·         Requisition supplies and equipment as necessary.

·         Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary.

·         Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards such as providing 10% direct supervision of the COTA/L during a 40-hour workweek

·         Puts customer service first: ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

·         Remains flexible, adaptive, and able to accept and implement new ideas and approaches.

·         Reviews and carries out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner

·         Is knowledgeable about and responsive to emergency situations 

·         Reports and completes appropriate forms for incidents related to patients, visitors, and employees.

·         Readies the area to ensure patient safety during hospital stay and therapy sessions.

·         Willingness to assist with other duties when asked

The Occupational Therapist must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.

Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Maintains continuing education credits as required by the State

Must be able to practice Occupational Therapy per state guidelines

Current BLS Certification