Occupational Therapist-Full Time-Days-University
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: Millington
Posted on: April 26, 2024
Job Description:
Title: Occupational Therapist-Full Time-Days-University Job
Date: Apr 20, 2024
Facility: University (0201)
Summary
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for planning and
providing occupational therapy for a temporarily or permanently
disabled patient in accordance with professional and MLH standards
of treatment.Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH
Mission, Vision and Values.
Education/Experience/Licensure
Education/Formal Training
Work Experience
Credential/Licensure
REQUIRED:
Graduate from an Occupational Therapy educational program
accredited by ACOTE.
N/A
Licensed as a Occupational Therapist in the State where work is
performed.
PREFERRED:
N/A
N/A
N/A
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:
N/A
N/A
N/A
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of current theories and principles in field
of specialty.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with peers, medical staff,
patients/families and other constituents involved in patient
care.
- Knowledgeable of the system through which the child must move
in order to obtain care.
- Must have excellent skills in verbal and written communication,
problem solving, and conflict resolution
- Displays sensitivity, compassion, and respect for people of
diverse cultures
- Must be able to organize home visit schedules and work without
close supervision. Key Job Responsibilities
- Performs initial patient assessments.
- Implements patient treatments based on assessment and written
plan.
- Provides ongoing patient assessment through observation of
patient and records.
- Identifies patient specific Occupational Therapy rehabilitation
learning needs and provides appropriate education.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for
self-development and enhancement of professional competency.
Physical Requirements
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing,
pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling,
stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- The physical requirements of this position are: medium work -
exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs.
of force frequently.
- The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including
color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an
activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data
and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or
extensive reading.
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to
hazardous or poisonous materials.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Nearest Major
Market: Memphis
Job Segment: Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Therapy, Patient
Care, Healthcare
Keywords: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Bartlett , Occupational Therapist-Full Time-Days-University, Healthcare , Millington, Tennessee
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