Occupational Therapist - Deer Valley Medical Center - Transition Incentive Available
Company: HonorHealth
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
OverviewLooking to be part of something more meaningful? At
HonorHealth, you'll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional
care experience for our patients. You'll have opportunities to make
a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training
and development programs, you can select where and how you want to
make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for
our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and
your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to
learn more.Join us. Let's go beyond expectations and transform
healthcare together.HonorHealth is a non-profit, local community
healthcare system serving an area of 1.6 million people in the
greater Phoenix area. The network encompasses six acute-care
hospitals, an extensive medical group, outpatient surgery centers,
a cancer care network, clinical research, medical education, a
foundation, and community services with approximately 13,100 team
members, 3,500 affiliated providers and nearly 700 volunteers.
HonorHealth was formed by a merger between Scottsdale Healthcare
and John C. Lincoln Health Network. HonorHealth's mission is to
improve the health and well-being of those we serve.As a community
healthcare system, we have a unique responsibility to keep our
facilities as safe as possible to protect our patients and team
members. With this in mind, we require all new hires to have
received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before their start
date and be scheduled for their second dose. New hires who choose
to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine only need one dose to
fulfill this requirement. Reasonable accommodations will be
considered. ResponsibilitiesJob SummaryThe OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
is responsible for the evaluation, administration, and oversight of
evidence-based occupational therapy services provided to
individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional
limitations. They use specialized skills to promote goals of
prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function and/or reversal
of the progression of pathology in order to enhance quality of
movement and daily living skills for individuals with physical
disabilities and/or functional limitations. They develop and update
appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family
to assist in returning them to their prior level of function. They
act in accordance with physician referral guidelines, state and
national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and
established departmental policies and procedures. They embody
strong customer service skills and communicate in a concise,
tactful manner with physicians, co-workers, caregivers, family
members, patients, and other healthcare providers. Implements an
individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled,
evidence-based therapy techniques, including therapeutic exercises,
manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of
daily living training, and modalities as indicated. Provides verbal
and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family
members as needed. Maintains a current knowledge of occupational
therapy techniques, through continuing education courses,
professional journals, etc., as well as DNV and Medicare.Evaluates
patients per the Department Operating Policy. Demonstrates sound
clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation
and identifying treatment diagnosis. Establishes an appropriate,
comprehensive plan of treatment with measurable, obtainable and
functional long and short term goals and a defined discharge plan.
Performs ongoing evaluation of patient's response to treatment to
assure effective and appropriate provision of services as
demonstrated through documentation requirements.Maintains accurate
and current documentation in the patient's medical record as
required by the profession and the department, including
evaluations, daily treatment notes, updated individualized
treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries, and
daily patient charges. Completes billing and billing sheets
according to department billing procedures and within established
timeframes. Assumes responsibility for role in
achieving/maintaining financial stewardship by utilizing all
resources effectively and efficiently.Confers with the physician to
clarify treatment plan and discuss patient status when indicated.
Consults with appropriate medical personnel regarding patient's
needs, status, and discharge plans. Provides timely, proactive
feedback to case managers and other key personnel regarding
discharge needs, including recommended discharge level of care and
equipment needs as appropriate. Participates in interdisciplinary
rounds as indicated. Communicates information and addresses
concerns to achieve optimal treatment outcomes as demonstrated
through feedback and documentation. Utilizes effective
communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and encourage
collaborative staff relationships.Delegates appropriate patients to
occupational therapist assistants; supervises care delivered by the
therapist assistants and assistive personnel, and provides updated
plan of treatment and instruction to the same. Acts as a resource
for therapy-related issues to therapy assistive personnel and staff
from other departments.Assists in the identification of department
needs and process improvements. Contributes to the recruitment and
retention of talented staff through positive role-modeling and
fostering peer relationships. Participates in departmental and
interdepartmental staff meetings, in-services, utilization review
programs, committees, and student preceptor and/or mentor
programsPerforms other related duties as assigned or requested
QualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
from an accredited university approved by the AOTA, prior to
starting employment RequiredLicenses and CertificationsRehab OTL -
Occupational Therapist Current license issued by the Arizona Board
of Occupational Therapy Examiners that is in good standing, prior
to starting employment RequiredBasic Life Support (BLS)
Required
Keywords: HonorHealth, Phoenix , Occupational Therapist - Deer Valley Medical Center - Transition Incentive Available, Healthcare , Phoenix, Arizona
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