OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium - Juneau, AK
posted 16 days ago
About the position
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more. This position is based in the Rehabilitation Services Department with a primary focus on providing general Occupational Therapy (OT) evaluations and treatments which impact a patient's functional abilities. The Occupational Therapist performs in a professional manner, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the Seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual. Services are to be provided in compliance with hospital and Home Health standards, licensure requirements, regulatory and practice standards of Occupational Therapy and the national professional guidelines established by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Responsibilities
- Provides assessments, performs evaluations, identifies therapy diagnoses, formulates therapy treatment plans with goals and implements treatment of Occupational Therapy services to patients.
- Responsible as the primary therapy provider to implement, supervise and modify therapy plans of care based on assessment of patient responses.
- Reviews clinical records and case histories, attends care conferences, and remains in contact with referring providers, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals.
- Collaborates with other team members to assure appropriate medical equipment is arranged and care plan is established prior to discharge.
- Documents patient encounter findings and treatments including diagnoses, treatment plans, recommendations and prognoses.
- Provides services in a timely manner after receipt of referral, servicing both in-patient and out-patient populations.
- Directs the work of support staff, students, or interns.
- Facilitates a healthcare partnership between providers, the patients, and their families.
- Develops, implements, and conducts patient education and therapy programs based on patient and/or family needs.
- Evaluates durable medical equipment/devices based on needs of patient.
- Educates staff on OT issues and educates patient/family with therapeutic exercises, activities, and equipment.
- Assists in committee and management duties within and representing the Physical Therapy Department as requested.
- Utilizes the hospital computer system to obtain patient information and keep abreast of hospital directives.
- Maintains supply stocks and clinical area at acceptable levels.
- Performs other duties or activities as assigned.
Requirements
- Entry level qualifying Masters' or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program OR graduate from an OATA approved program of Occupational Therapy at the Baccalaureate level with 2 years' proven work and continuing education experience.
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapist.
- Certification in Occupational Therapy by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- Basic Life Support Certification.
- Valid Alaska Driver's License.
- 2 years' clinical experience providing occupational therapy to all ages.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience serving CVA, pediatric population, auto immune disorders, and people with physical disabilities preferred.
- Experience with outpatient orthopedics and hand therapy including splinting and fabrication of custom orthoses preferred.
Benefits
- Generous benefits including retirement.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Long and short-term disability.
