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Heartland Health
Occupational Therapist (Reg) / Inpatient Therapy
Job Location: Saint Joseph, MO
Shift:
Full-time / 40 / Day / Rotating Days And Weekend / Regular HH Emp / 1
Company Summary:
Located in beautiful St. Joseph, Missouri, a city named as an "All America City," Heartland Health is an integrated health delivery system, which includes a medical center, physician practices, foundation and a health plan. Our flagship facility is Heartland Regional Medical Center (HRMC), which consists of 351 staffed acute care beds in a Level II trauma hospital. HRMC is JCAHO-accredited, and serves a regional population of 294,000 in Missouri, Kansas and the bordering counties in Nebraska and Iowa.
Location:
HRMC
Type of Benefits Available:
Full-Time Benefits
Job Description:
The Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of Team Leader. Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for the rehabilitation of patients, as directed by a physician, using approved treatment procedures. Provides patient/family education. Participates in family conferences. Responsible for all necessary documentation as required by accepted medical guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Behavioral Competencies:
Employees are responsible for the following RESPECT Plus Core Behaviors as defined in the RESPECT Plus document:
Accountability
Communication
Appearance
Confidentiality/Privacy
Attitude
Courtesy
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
Employee in this position perform the following technical competencies:
Evaluates patients referred by physicians.
Establishes goals that maximize the patient's recovery.
Plans a treatment program, using appropriate treatment procedures that will best accomplish the established goals.
Implements the treatment program using approved procedures.
Documents treatment procedures and the patient's response to them, on a regular basis.
Responsible for treatment procedures, documentation, and supervision of occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy students, and Rehab Aide.
Participates in staff meetings, family conferences and interdisciplinary team conferences.
Participates in continual process improvement.
FIM certification is applicable in Acute Rehab Unit.
Job Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
Graduate of accredited occupational therapy school with Bachelor of Science/ARTS.
LICENSURE:
Licensure in the State of Missouri. BLS certification required.
EXPERIENCE:
None
ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL/MOTOR SKILLS:
Inputting data, speaking clearly, manipulating small objects and equipment, fine motor skills.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Normal social interactive skills.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Moving, standing, walking, bending, pushing, balancing, reaching, lifting.
ESSENTIAL MENTAL ABILITIES:
Synthesizing, analyzing, explaining, interpreting data, forecasting, manipulating number, organizational skills.
ESSENTIAL SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Visual skills, feeling and tactile skills.
EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS:
Body fluids and extreme heat.
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Job Number
07-1114
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Company Summary:
Located in beautiful St. Joseph, Missouri, a city named as an "All America City," Heartland Health is an integrated health delivery system, which includes a medical center, physician practices, foundation and a health plan. Our flagship facility is Heartland Regional Medical Center (HRMC), which consists of 351 staffed acute care beds in a Level II trauma hospital. HRMC is JCAHO-accredited, and serves a regional population of 294,000 in Missouri, Kansas and the bordering counties in Nebraska and Iowa.
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