PRN Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Location: Kenosha

Join Our Compassionate Care Team! ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Kenosha is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to be a vital part of our dynamic and thriving healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care.

Job Description:

• Evaluate patients and help them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
• Assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
• Integrate company values into daily practice.

Essential Functions:

• Perform patient assessment and establish plan of care and treatment goals.
• Assess the effectiveness of treatment and modify treatment to achieve goals.
• Prepare plans for discharge.
• Coordinate and supervise staff.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress.
• Complete and file patient documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in the weekly team conference.
• Provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Requirements:

• Two years' direct patient occupational therapy care and treatment experience preferred.
• Experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Basic Life Support card required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate competency in the provision of care according to established standards.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrate general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently and maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements:

• Significant amount of standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time.
• Both gross and precise motor functions.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
• Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.