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Occupational Therapy: Regional Therapy Services

Employer
Altru Health System
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Salary
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Job Details

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in compliance with licensure standards. The Occupational Therapist works with an interdisciplinary team contributing to patient goal development care planning and identifying barriers to discharge. The therapist provides is patient centered care and ensures to educate the patient/family on treatment procedures.
Essential Job Functions
Orients patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the therapy evaluation and treatment. Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support which relates to the needs of the patient and family.

Selects and performs evaluation and treatment methods which correlates to the age of the patient, the patient's diagnosis, symptoms and physician orders and documents per chart and review standards.

Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.

Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidenced in reporting, staffing consultations and documentation.

Coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures.

Participates with inter-disciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan.

Monitors program effectiveness and outcomes, initiating programs and development of new programs.

Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
  • Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
  • Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
    • All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
    • Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
    • The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
    • The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
License, Certification & Registration
Title

Credentialing Body

Timeframe When Needed

Verified By

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

Minnesota Occupational Therapy License

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

National Board Cert. Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Preferred

HR Primary Sources

Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record

Drivers License - Current State Licensed

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Basic Life Support (BLS)

AHA or ARC CPR for Prof. Rescue

Company

Do what you love. Make a difference. Join our team of over 4,000 health professionals and support staff committed to caring for the region for more than 100 years.

At Altru Health System, we are serious about providing an exceptional patient experience and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our physician-led, community-owned, not-for-profit health system serves over 225,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. We are a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply or interview for a position, please contact careers@altru.org or 701.780.5123.

Company info
Website
Telephone
701-780-5123
Location
Grand Forks
North Dakota
US

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