Pay Range: $30.65 - $45.98
Summary:
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of inpatient hospital and inpatient rehabilitation patients in compliance with licensure standards. The Occupational Therapist works with an interdisciplinary team contributing to patient goal development, care planning and identifying barriers to discharge. The therapist provides patient centered care and ensures to educate the patient/family on treatment procedures, assistive devices, home programs and other topics related to their health and well-being.
Essential Job Functions:

• Selects and performs evaluation and treatment methods which correlates to the age of the patient, the patient's diagnosis, symptoms and physician orders and documents per chart and review standards.

• Orients patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the therapy evaluation and treatment. Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support which relates to the needs of the patient and family.

• Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.

• Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidenced in reporting, staffing consultations and documentation.

• Coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures.

• Participates with inter-disciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan.

• Monitors program effectiveness and outcomes, initiating programs and development of new programs.

• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

• Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) | North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) | National Board Cert. Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Infection and Safety Requirements :

• Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.

• Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:

• All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.

• The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.

• The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)

• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)

• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)

• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)

• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)

• Crawl: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)

• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)

• See: Continuously (67-100%)

• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)

• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)

• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)

• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)

• Outdoor: Not Applicable

• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:
Occasional Driver

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30.65 - $45.98 per hour

Work Location: One location

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