Occupational Therapist

6 months ago

Delta, United States Delta Health Full time
Description

Delta Health offers health care professionals and people from all walks of life an opportunity to find fulfillment in their jobs as part of a close-knit team. We pride ourselves on our positive work culture . Our team members understand our fundamental commitment to the community and rally around the motto "Excellence, Every Patient, Every Time." When you embark on a journey with us, you'll take pride in your work and the impact you have, while building a career with focus and purpose.

Under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Manager the Staff Therapist is accountable for administration of Occupational Therapy to patients from pediatric to geriatric. The goal of therapy is to improve the patient's functional ability.

  • Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
  • Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities; directing aides, technicians, and assistants.
  • Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
  • Prepares patient for return to employment by consulting with employers; determining potential employee difficulties; retraining employees; helping employers understand necessary physical and job result accommodations.
  • Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications.
  • Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
  • Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
  • Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Develops occupational therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
  • Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Requirements
  • Possession of an Occupational Therapy License issued by the state of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
  • Possession of a valid registration certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
  • Previous experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing patient and personal services. This includes patient needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of patient satisfaction.
  • Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • BLS required.
Summary

Delta Health is a county-wide healthcare system that has been serving the Western Slope for over 100 years. We have grown to a 49-bed hospital with locations throughout Delta County. We proudly provide a wide range of medical services that meet the diverse needs of our community members. At all stages of life, we are here to provide remarkable care in a healing environment.

Delta Health's Outpatient Therapies and Sports Performance clinic provides remarkable, quality health care for children and adults of all ages. Our patients are people with health-related conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives, work, and leisure. With compassion and skill, our team of therapists successfully rehabilitate our patients, coordinating their care during the transition from one setting to the next.

We staff therapists with hospital inpatients and in-home health care/outpatient settings. Our therapists examine each individual and develop a comprehensive plan of treatment aligned with the patient's goals. Therapists use specialized techniques to promote a patient's ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and increase the person's ability to perform tasks that are needed or desired. Our licensed therapists have been extensively trained to perform techniques that require manual skills and application of modalities, and the instruction and prescription of exercises that are specific to each individual's unique needs.

We strive to help each patient achieve a maximum level of independence. We provide health maintenance programs that allow patients to maintain their fitness level once they are no longer in need of formal therapies.

Rehab Staff Highlights:
  • Rehabilitation department internal education program
  • Mentoring and specialization opportunities
  • Positive culture and a commitment to foster professional development by administration and leadership
  • Multiple senior clinician staff that have been employed greater than 8 years with management that is committed to foster employee retention.
  • Average 10-12 patients a day allowing for optimum and compassionate care.


Employee Benefits: Medical, RX, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO, and Scholarships towards continued education.

Medical: Low monthly premiums; 100% coverage for all services provided within our Delta Health System without a deductible or co-payment. We offer alternative coverage to include massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. Employer paid Life and Disability coverage.

Paid Time Off: 4 plus weeks of vacation (CAL) a year for Full-Time employees including sick pay and personal time off.

Retirement: 403B Plan -Up to a 3% retirement match.

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