Occupational Therapist
Company: ECHN
Location: Hartford
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides treatments to patients by evaluating
the function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to
improve or restore function. Participates in an interdisciplinary
approach for in-servicing and community education and in the
clinical education of affiliating students. Potentially may be
responsible for cross-site coverage. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Graduate of an accredited program of Occupational Therapy with a
minimum of a B.S. Holds or is eligible for current Connecticut
license. Must be a Certified Hand Therapist. COMPETENCIES: This
position requires an individual with strong English communication
skills, both verbal and written. Must have personal computer skills
and have proficient in the use of Windows based programs needed for
dept function. Basic skills in Outlook, Word, and Excel are
desirable but not required. Must have access to reliable
transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is
required in order to perform essential duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended,
nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated
with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the
principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These
responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time
to time. Job-Specific Competency 1. Evaluates patients based on
departmental standard. 2. Conducts and modifies evaluations based
on the patients symptoms, level of activity, and medical status
establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each
patient. 3. Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable
therapeutic exercises (strength, endurance, coordination, and ROM).
4. Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic
technique to relieve pain and/or attain established goals. 5.
Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing motor
activity and learning. 6. Educates patients/families in home
exercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize
independent functional activity. 7. Determines when a patient has
achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if
appropriate. 8. Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and
adheres to the departments policies and procedures. 9. Seeks and
fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the
referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by
observation, and chart review. 10. Accurately and consistently
fills out and submits charges daily. 11. Adheres to the
professional code of ethics established by the AOTA and the
facility at all times as evidenced by observation. 12. Performs all
duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.
13. Supervises at least one affiliated student per year. 14.
Attends a continuing education course to further/improve treatment
techniques. 15. Participates in at least one departmental
in-service, or community in-service as evidenced by documentation
of educational program.
Keywords: ECHN, East Hartford , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Hartford, Connecticut
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