Occupational Therapist - Norwalk, United States - Fisher-Titus Health

Description

Sign-on Bonus Offered GENERAL SUMMARYIn collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, and education. Monitors the treatment activities of COTA's and aides.


Supervisory responsibilities:
After one year of experience, may act as a student supervisor. Directs treatment activities of OT Assistants and rehabilitation aides. Previous pediatric therapy experience preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSCompletes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with the established standards of care and practice.

Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to ensure evaluations are performed safely and accurately.(i.e., utilized speech therapist for identifying best modes of communication for aphasic patient).Short- and long-term goals are realistic, measureable, and address functional needs.

Goals are written upon completion of evaluation per department standards and guidelines. Goals are identified in collaboration with patient, family and other involved team members.

Independently selects and performs therapeutic techniques that are consistent with the patients problems and medical status and reflect an integration of the therapist's clinical knowledge and theory.

Demonstrates knowledge about equipment/materials utilized in patient care per supervisor's observation and chart documentation.
Provides for patient/family educational needs.
Therapist adheres to all procedures and documentation standards per rehabilitation area/department.
Is responsible to work within the guidelines and authorizations provided by the individual's insurance coverage, AND/OR Medicare guidelines.

Demonstrates good time management as evidenced by completing work assignments on time, readily accepting assignments and consistently striving to be a productive member of the institution and always puts time to good use.

Demonstrates willingness to provide coverage in other rehab areas.
About Fisher-TitusFisher

• Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area's 70,000 plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

In addition, Fisher-Titus' employed physicians offer a variety of primary and specialty care services including behavioral health, digestive health, endocrinology, family medicine, general surgery, heart and vascular, internal medicine, occupational health, pediatrics, pulmonary, sleep medicine, spine surgery, urology, and women's health.

Along with the medical center, a 99-bed acute care hospital, Fisher-Titus health system includes Norwalk Memorial Home, a 69-bed skilled nursing facility; Carriage House, a 48-unit assisted living facility; a Home Health Center; and emergency transport through North Central EMS.

To learn more, visit offers industry competitive benefits including:

Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and moreShift differential, weekend bonus pay available and more offered for night shift positions.