Occupational Therapist

*Sign-on Bonus*

*Relocation Assistance*

JOB SUMMARY:

Melissa Memorial Hospital invites applicants for interested Occupational Therapists to join our Rehab team. We offer highly competitive wages and flexible scheduling. Occupational Therapists have the opportunity of providing care to a diverse caseload and working with all ages. Opportunities exist for a caseload to be tailored to the applicants' experience and desires.

• Supportive atmosphere and learning environment
• Patient centered care
• MMH promotes a work/life balance with shift and schedule options
• Enjoy meal options at a low cost for employees
• A flexible work schedule is an option, you have the ability to do 4-10s or a traditional 8-5.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Performs the duties per the Occupational Therapist Scope of Practice, including but not limited to:

• Examines patients with impairments, functional limitations, and disability or other health-related conditions to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.
• Alleviates impairments and functional limitations by designing, implementing, and modifying therapeutic interventions.
• Prevents injury, impairments, functional limitations, and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health, and quality of life in all age populations.
• Engages in consultation, education, and research.
• Maintains a record on each patient including physician orders, diagnosis, treatment, progress, record of attendance and summary, in a timely manner. Submit and verify patient charges for services rendered.
• Provides appropriate supervision of aides and assistants.
• Establishes the activities program for swing bed patients, contacting those patients in compliance with hospital requirements.
• Physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, and lifting
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Participates in continuing education activities and obtain required contact hours.
• Actively participates in discharge planning.
• Appropriately delegates care to COTA

*The intent of this description is to provide a summary of the major duties and performance expectations for this position. This description is subject to modification as necessary and is not a contract of employment terms.

COMPETENCIES:

• Caseload consists of approximately 90% outpatient care and 10% inpatient care
• Supportive atmosphere and learning environment
• Patient centered care
• MMH promotes a work/life balance with shift and schedule options
• Enjoy meal options at a low cost for employees