The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.
- Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable. Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.
- Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.
- Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
- Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
- Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.
- Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need fortherapy services, if appropriate.
- Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.
- Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatment plans and patients' response to treatments.
- If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
- Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are functional in nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient / family.
Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.
- Utilizes standardized outcomes measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.
- Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education / family training as necessary.
- Provides supervision to COTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies.
- Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity / transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team.
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient Rehab
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary. Provides supervision to COTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with reg...
Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $2,075 per week in Canton, IL
AlliedTravelCareers is working with AHS MedStat to find a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) in Canton, Illinois, 61520!. MedStat is looking for a Long Term (Travel) SNF Occupational Therapist in. Our motto has always been “Our business is only as good as the people working for us” and we are alw...
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Therapy
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary. Provides supervision to COTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with reg...
Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $2,086 per week in Canton, IL
AlliedTravelCareers is working with Origin Travel Nurses to find a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) in Canton, Illinois, 61520!. A current license and at least two years of recent experience as a Occupational Therapist in Inpatient are required. Are you a compassionate professional with excepti...
Occupational Therapist OT Outpatient
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Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Canton, IL - Excellent Benefits 2024-10-23
AlliedTravelCareers is working with Marvel Medical Staffing to find a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) in Canton, Illinois, 61520!. Specialty: Occupational Therapist. Drawing inspiration from the dedication of these professionals to their patients motivates us to continuously improve and elevat...
Hiring: School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) - Near Bloomington, IL
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to have an impact within a school setting? Soliant Health has partnered with an exceptional school district nearBloomington, ILwho is looking for a contract Occupational Therapist to join their team. Minimum 1+ years occupational therapy experien...
Occupational Therapist OT Outpatient
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods. Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks. ...
Occupational Therapist OT Outpatient
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods. Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks. ...
Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Canton, IL
Prime Time Healthcare is a nationwide leader in staffing Allied Health Professionals, RN Travel Nurses, Travel CNAs, and Travel LPNs.With access to thousands of Hospitals and community facilities across the country, our mission is to deliver travel staffing solutions in line with our core values of ...