Occupational Therapist-Acute Care

Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

Job Summary Performs Significant Job Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care based upon physician referral and age-appropriate assessment taking into consideration the patient's developmental/chronological age and medical diagnoses when planning/implementing treatment programs designed to achieve goals set in conjunction with the patient and/or family member.
• Coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and/or verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Documents in the patient's medical record and completes other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Supervises OTAs and collaborates with other therapy staff, support staff, volunteers and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
• Participates in other patient care and departmental/professional activities as requested/assigned including but not limited to presenting/attending in-services, performance improvement, program development/evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review and attending staff meetings.
• Supervision - Supervises Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs) as provided by State of Virginia licensure/practice standards and Federal regulations. Orients new employees and may provide guidance to volunteers, students, support, or contract staff.
• Communications - Communication commonly occurs with persons who have similar or different functions inside or outside the organization. May provide problem-solving, consultation, advising or interpretation services to others. May work with outside vendors, but does not have the authority to commit for the organization. Helping patients regain their strength and return to their daily routines calls for a touch of inspiration, professional expertise, and the tools to build a personalized rehabilitation plan. You'll find them all at Carilion Clinic, a community-based healthcare network that includes seven hospitals, multi-specialty physician practices, and affiliations with prestigious academic medical institutions. Based in Roanoke, Virginia, we invite you to play an important role as we inspire optimal health through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. Join our Joint Commission-accredited, award-winning organization, and learn how collaborating with a regional leader cited for clinical and workplace excellence can improve the quality of your career experience with extensive training, advancement potential, and state-of-the-art technology.Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program. Experience: Experience in site specific level of care preferred but not required. For Home Health positions one year of clinical experience required. Licensure/Certification: Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Other: Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required. BLS-certified (from a Carilion-approved program) within six months of employment.Our Values Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members: CommUNITY: Working in unison to serve our community, our Carilion family and our loved ones. Courage: Doing what's right for our patients without question. Commitment: Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service. Compassion: Putting heart into everything we do. Curiosity:Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence. Requisition Number: 36675 Employment Status: Full time Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Shift: Day Shift Details: Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday Recruiter: CHRISTOPHER D FITZGERALD Recruiter Email: This is Carilion Clinic ... An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

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