OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 102877 - HARPER, HALEY - Owensboro Health 2

• Job Summary
  • Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits which impacttheir abilities to successfully perform independent living skills.
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    Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of safety and a high reliabilityorganization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect,Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.
• Job Responsibilities
  • Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriateplan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
  • Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents subjective and objective findings ofpatient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
  • Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient dischargefrom therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use ofadaptive equipment and support programs.
  • Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according toestablished licensing laws, state regulations and OT practice standards.
  • Supervises OT & OTA students completing clinical rotations.
• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required. Master's degree in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Licensed as an Occupation Therapist (OT/L) in the state of Kentucky required. Certified as a Basic LifeSupport (BLS) Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position.
• Work Experience
  • 0 to 4 years progressive experience in a related field required.
• Skills and Attributes
  • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to workin a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• FLSA Classification
  • Exempt
• Disclaimer
  • This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all areas.
• Additional Position Related Details
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    Physical Requirements
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      Activity and Frequency:
      • Bending/Stooping - Frequently
      • Climbing - Occasionally
      • Keyboard Data Entry - Frequently
      • Kneeling - Occasionally
      • Lifting/Moving Patients - Frequently
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - 0-25 lbs - Frequently
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - 25-75 lbs - Rarely
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - over 75 lbs - Never
      • Pushing/Pulling - 0-25 lbs - Frequently
      • Pushing/Pulling - 25-75 lbs - Occasionally
      • Pushing/Pulling - over 75 lbs - Rarely
      • Reaching - Frequently
      • Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements - Occasionally
      • Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements - Frequently
      • Running - Rarely
      • Sitting - Frequently
      • Squatting - Frequently
      • Standing - Frequently
      • Walking - Frequently
      • Audible Speech - Frequently
      • Hearing Acuity - Frequently
      • Smelling Acuity - Never
      • Taste Discrimination - Never
      • Vision: Depth Perception - Frequently
      • Vision: Distinguish Color - Frequently
      • Vision: Seeing - Far - Frequently
      • Vision: Seeing - Near - Frequently

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