Occupational Therapist
Company: Star Valley Health
Location: Afton
Posted on: October 27, 2024
Job Description:
Description:SummaryWhile upholding the Star Valley Health
mission, vision and values this key position is responsible for the
evaluation, planning, directing and administering of physical
therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed
physician. SV Health provides services onsite in the medical
center, long term care center, through satellite clinics, home
health and in conjunction with the local school system. This is an
at will position.
Job Duties
- Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a
referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent
disability following injury, disease or physical disability
- Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level
of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their
capabilities
- Completes patient evaluation and plan of program care tracking
progression through patient electronic record
- Demonstrates competency in the performance of patient
evaluations cognitive, perceptual, sensory motor coordination and
strength/range of motion
- Interviews patient/family for program planning
- Selects, analysis and formulates long term goals for patient
progress
- Responsible for assisting in the ordering of supplies
- Assists in Supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants,
Aides and clerical staff
- Insure accurate computerized patient records are kept
- Willing to travel through services area to treat patients
- Directs the activities program for swing bed
- Attend meetings and education training as scheduled and
needed
- Perform other duties as needs arise or delegated *Majority of
work will be in-patientRequirements:RequirementsAbilities & Skills:
- Professional oral and written communication
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products and Internet
- Multi-tasking skills with the ease of changing directions upon
request and need
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, communicate
effectively, and demonstrate sensitivity to clients, visitors and
staff
- Strong organizational and prioritization aptitude
- Comply with HIPAA and other federal, state and local
regulations, as well, as maintain the highest degree of
confidentiality in client and staff matters
- Physical demands require therapists to continually walk, sit,
stoop, kneel, crouch, lift and stand for long periods of time. In
addition, Occupational therapists move heavy equipment and lift
patients or help them turn, stand or walk.Experience & Education:
- Masters of Occupational Therapy required, doctorial
preferred
- Active Wyoming licensure
- Maintain current driver's license
- Capability to care and treat patients with needs from pediatric
to geriatrics
Note: Position descriptions are intended to serve as a guideline
for typical duties and requirements of a position, but are not
inclusive. Additional or different responsibilities within a
reasonable scope of the position description may be added or
deleted any anytime at the discretion of the Board.
Compensation details: 37.21-55.84 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: Star Valley Health, Pocatello , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Afton, Idaho
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