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    Occupational Therapist - Decatur, United States - Emory Healthcare/Emory University

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    Belong. Connect. Thrive. At Emory Healthcare. We embrace innovation and empower each and every one of our employees to be catalysts of change.

    Be part of an environment where you can freely unleash your creativity, contribute to groundbreaking solutions, and shape the future of health care.

    This position pays a flat rate of $55 per hour and is eligible for shift differentials.

    Description


    JOB DESCRIPTION:


    Provides comprehensive evaluations and testing, occupational therapy treatments, and education to seriously ill patients or those having complex medical problems and families which are consistent with patient's individualized needs and carried out within an interdisciplinary environment.

    Assists in supervising support staff and students and in developing in-service training programs for continuing staff development.

    Provides guidance and instruction on an ongoing basis to ensure efficient operations and supervises/orients students and support staff.


    Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patient's care.

    Assess and assists the staff in assessing complex patients and problems.

    Assists the department in performing peer reviews.

    Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.


    Plans, develops and implements a results-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear, measurable goals.

    Modifies the treatment plan according to the patient's responses.

    Provides direct patient care; performs specialized treatments according to the patient's individualized plan of care.


    Collaborates with other members of the patient care team and uses community resources to plan for the continued care, support and follow-up of the patient after discharge.

    Follows established protocols to document specifics related to the patient program/setting.

    Provides consultation and direct assistance to staff and physicians in the management of patients.


    Conducts in-service programs, provides other staff with training in area of expertise and serves as a clinical instructor to students.

    Assists in providing consultation related to clinical management to professional community and community at large.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited program.

    Current licensure in the state of Georgia from the American Occupational Therapy Association.

    Must have and maintain NBCOT certification.

    One year of experience as an Occupational Therapist preferred.

    Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

    Additional Details


    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
    (Medium-Heavy lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.


    ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
    Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

    Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:

    Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting ; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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    Division Emory Decatur Hospital

    Campus Location Decatur, GA, 30033

    Campus Location US-GA-Decatur

    Department DEC-IRC Rehabilitation Serv

    Job Type PRN / Registry

    Job Number 129069

    Job Category Therapy

    Schedule 7:30a-4p

    Standard Hours 4 Hours


    Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions.

    Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.



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