Full-time Occupational Therapist Opening within the Wyoming area

Job description

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
 Evaluates patients through medical records review as appropriate, utilizes appropriate evaluation techniques and
clinical observation
 Applies skills learned during academic training, educational programs, and practical experience to evaluate
patient/family needs and to develop appropriate treatment plans and goals to include discharge planning.
 Demonstrates competency in patient assessment, goal setting, and development and implementation of treatment
plans to meet these goals. Maintains appropriate documentation in a timely fashion. Evaluates effectiveness of
plan and modifies and/or terminates as indicated.
 Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when interacting with families, physicians, patients and others involved in
a patient's care to promote an environment of cooperation and respect. Provides sensitivity to those aspects of
human behavior which affect the balance of the working environment. Initiates appropriate behavior to affect
change.
 Assigns appropriate treatments or portions thereof to therapy assistants and aides, assess the accuracy,
thoroughness and appropriateness of the care they provide and then provide feedback to the Department Head.
 Acts as a preceptor to therapy students, therapy assistant students and other students and provides feedback to
the students and academic directors who are responsible for the students' clinical education.
 Seeks necessary information and input from staff, physicians and other health care professionals to ensure
ongoing appropriate patient care.
 In the absence of the Department Head, assumes responsibility for patient assignment and problem solving for
patient care and facility needs.
 Possesses the ability to implement and assess quality assurance and utilization review programs to evaluate
policy and treatment effectiveness.
 Has knowledge in the use of therapy devices including exercise table, fitness equipment, assistive devices,
wheelchairs, pulleys, weights, and other equipment common to the practice of Occupational Therapy.
 Demonstrates an awareness of safety in all aspects of patient care.
 Performs other duties related to the position as needed, job duties subject to change as the department evolves
and changes.
 Marketing of self and clinic as well as upholding a positive community reputation.
 Works with the hospital for in-patient therapy care in accordance with hospital policies and guidelines
 Participates in HIPAA training and awareness programs and abides by all privacy and security rules as required
by Federal Law under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
 Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS
 Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
 Currently licensed in the State of Wyoming or eligible for licensure
 Certified in CPR

• Settings: Outpatient, Home Health, Schools, Inpatient. Mon - Fri - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 1/2 hour lunch
• ~ SIGN-ON BONUS (DOE & Certifications)
• NO COST HEALTH INSURANCE FOR EMPLOYEE