Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - Full-time - OLG University Hospital/Clinics (Pediatrics)

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This job functions autonomously to deliver occupational therapy treatment, either through referral or direct to consumer.

Evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, assesses patients, and monitors progress toward treatment goals. Ensures patient needs are met through access to care, patient experience and quality of care metrics.

Assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required -

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.

Work Experience

Required -

None

Preferred -

Prior experience as an Occupational Therapist

Prior pediatric experience

Certifications

Required -

Current occupational therapy license in the state of practice

eligibility for licensure by examination

reciprocity from another state.

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

Excellent judgment and decision-making skills in order to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to remain flexible with fluctuating schedules based on patient demand.

Job Duties

Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.

Assesses the patent's response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate.

Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.

Attains established productivity levels set forth by administration, including but not limited to access to care, patient experience and quality.

Assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to : respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct;

patient / employee safety, patient privacy, and / or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following : Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects;

occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and / or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.

The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and / or disposal of contaminated waste.

The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role

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