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Occupational Therapist Job

Date: Nov 20, 2009

Location: Denver, CO, US

Primary Location: Colorado-Denver Metro-Clinic Services Job: Allied Health Schedule: Per Diem/PRN

Description:
This is a PRN position located in the Clinic Services Float Pool. In accordance with physicians orders, the Occupational Therapist assesses, evaluates, plans, and carries out occupational therapy programs to restore maximum reasonable function and to minimize disability following disease, injury, or genetically acquired disabilities. Position tasks and responsibilities include: ·Plans, organizes and conducts programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational and social activities designed to help patients regain physical and or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps. ·Plans therapeutic care based on clinical assessment. ·Teaches patient skills and techniques required for participation in activities. ·Evaluates, records and reports on patient's response to treatment and progress toward identified goals. ·Integrates occupational therapy treatments with other aspects of patient care. ·Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. ·Instructs and educates patients and families. ·Participates in patient discharge planning. ·Provides age and culturally appropriate care. ·Orients and mentors new staff members. ·Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. This is a PRN position located in the Clinic Services Float Pool. In accordance with physicians orders, the Occupational Therapist assesses, evaluates, plans, and carries out occupational therapy programs to restore maximum reasonable function and to minimize disability following disease, injury, or genetically acquired disabilities. Position tasks and responsibilities include: ·Plans, organizes and conducts programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational and social activities designed to help patients regain physical and or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps. ·Plans therapeutic care based on clinical assessment. ·Teaches patient skills and techniques required for participation in activities. ·Evaluates, records and reports on patient's response to treatment and progress toward identified goals. ·Integrates occupational therapy treatments with other aspects of patient care. ·Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. ·Instructs and educates patients and families. ·Participates in patient discharge planning. ·Provides age and culturally appropriate care. ·Orients and mentors new staff members. ·Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.


Nearest Major Market: Denver
Job Segments: Healthcare, Therapy


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