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Description:
Implement occupational therapy services for patients under the supervision of an occupational therapist, with services including treatment, standardized assessment data and documentation.
Responsibilities include:
• Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of patient progress.
• Recognize when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs and reports to therapist.
• Understand the role of therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment
• Perform age appropriate advanced competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient's problems.
• Consistently report to therapist patient progress/status to allow for updated of goals and modification of treatment program
• Recommend discharge of patient at point of optimal benefit of treatment, making appropriate provision for continuing services if needed.
• Consistently meet patient care productivity standard for position.
• Work cooperatively with peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team.
• Utilize support personnel (aides, senior aides,) when appropriate and available.
• Actively support and participate in cross coverage efforts in the division.
• Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers with regard to age, level of understanding and emotional status.
• Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately.
• Ensure that patient/family understands when and how to receive further treatment.
• Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient.
• Notes are concise, pertinent and meet departmental documentation standards.
• Oral reporting is clear, concise, relevant, and timely.
• Perform all required data collection for the department accurately/within expected time frame.
• Peer review standards are consistently met. Collaborate effectively with other members of the health care team.
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications include:
• Associate's degree in occupational therapy preferred and/or state requirements.
• Prefer at least one year of experience in occupational therapy assistant preferred.
• Must pass all Maxim screening tests with 80% or greater.
• Must pass criminal background screening.
• Current BLS card.
• Current physical exam per state or contract regulations.
• Current TB test or chest x-ray.
Maxim employees are our greatest asset. We offer the following benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Direct Deposit
• Positive Work Environment and Internal Bonuses
• Travel Benefits (as applicable)
• 24 hour on- call service
Since 1988, Maxim Healthcare Services has become one of the largest employers of clinicians in the nation. At Maxim Staffing Solutions, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, we’re known for our quality of patient care, commitment to employee development and emphasis on customer service. Maxim knows that you deserve great benefits, flexible scheduling and rewarding assignments, so our Healthcare Recruiters will match your skills, experience and schedule in order to find you the best assignments in top medical facilities. Maxim Recruiters are always available to provide you with the assistance you need to get your job done, so call us today; Maxim has a solution for you.
EOE/AAE
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