OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST-OP OCC THERAPY
On-siteMerrillville, Indiana, United States
Merrillville, Indiana, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Job Summary
Evaluates patients' upper extremity function and ADLs performance, then designs and executes treatment plans based on assessment findings. Documents assessments and interventions accurately and timely while educating patients and family members to achieve maximum independence. Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and case reviews, supervising COTA and OT students as needed. Licensed Occupational Therapist required with Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy and CPR certification.
Required Qualifications
- Knowledgable in the principles of growth and development over life span
- Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated flexibility in order to meet unanticipated demands and priorities
- Demonstrated clinical competence in Occupational Therapy
- Possess skills to work with patients of all ages from infant to geriatric
- Ability to perform work safely at all times adhering to the safety policies and procedures as well as the National Patient Safety Goals
- Ability to perform all duties in a courteous and kind manner placing the patients and families needs first
- Ability to assist other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes
- Ability to conduct business in a respectful manner at all time
- Bachelors Occupational Therapy Required
- Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Licensed Occupational Therapist
- Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code
- Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information
- Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers
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