Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist at Northside Glancy in Duluth

Overview

Overview: Position: Northside Glancy Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist
Location: Duluth, Georgia
Experience: Experienced Physical Therapists and New Graduates Welcome to Apply
Employment Type: Full-Time
Innovative Therapy Concepts is a Physical Therapist owned and operated Therapy management organization that was founded by Joe Sapp, PT in 2006. We began our partnership with Northside Gwinnett in 2013 to provide therapy services throughout the Northside Gwinnett system. ITC is searching for an Occupational Therapist this is passionate about patient recovery in a teamwork environment. Northside Glancy is a newly renovated, 30 bed Acute Inpatient Rehab setting.  Individual therapy is provided with a multi-disciplinary team approach which includes Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy. Primary patient population is Neuro based, with secondary populations including post-trauma as well as post intensive care diagnoses. Patients receive at least 3 hours of combined therapy per day with focus on regaining safe functional mobility and activities of daily living. Therapists attend weekly interdisciplinary conferences and collaborate daily with rehab nursing team and physicians.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus
• Excellent benefits package, including 401k with company match - Vested from day one
• $1,000 continuing education allotment
• Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues
• Wellness Program where we reimburse up to $30 a month towards gym membership as well as participation in active community events (5 K’s/Fun Runs/Mud Runs/Triathlons/etc.)
• Clinical Mentorship targeting the development of your clinical skillset
• Career Development through the ITC Elevate Program focused on both personal and professional growth. We seek to promote from within ITC!
• Referral Program issuing up to $8,000 for the referral of another team member
• Team-focused approach as there is interdisciplinary collaboration as well as active communication with many healthcare providers

We Are Seeking

• Occupational Therapist with a strong drive to learn and grow - enhance your clinical skills while working with an experienced team
• Candidate with a strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program
• Responsible individual with a solid work ethic
• Excellent communication and people skills
• New graduates are welcome to apply. Our clinical education and mentorship allow for a successful transition from OT school to the clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Appropriately assesses and examines patients with varying diagnoses according to OT scope of practice.
• Treats patient within the OT scope of practice.
• Teaches patients how to use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assistive apparati.
• Administers and interprets standardized assessments/tests.
• Fabricates splints.
• Recommends appropriate adaptive equipment for activities of daily living.
• Coordinates and leads groups.
• Maintains gym area and equipment.
• Provides education to patients, caregivers and associates regarding OT interventions, safety, community resources and outcomes.
• Attends and participates in patient care planning meetings as assigned.
• Supervises treatment and documentation of the occupational therapy assistant.
• Communicates and collaborates with all customers and interdisciplinary team members.
• Contributes to profits and revenues including marketing and productivity.
• Participates in budget development and cost saving efforts.
• Serves on performance improvement teams.
• Participates in community services.
• Delegates treatment tasks to COTAs and aides in accordance with OT state practice guidelines.
• Provides care and documentation in accordance with regulatory, legal, and reimbursement guidelines.
• Accepts responsibility for own growth and development through inservices, required programs and continuing education.
• Complies with all established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains CPR certification.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Core Competencies

Adaptability

• adapts to changes in the work environment
• manages competing demands
• accepts criticism and feedback
• changes approach or method to best fit the situation

Business Ethics and Compliance

• upholds organizational values
• performs duties in an ethical manner
• understands and respect patient’s and customers’ rights
• adheres to rules regulations and policies
• operates within scope of position

Customer Service

• displays courtesy and sensitivity
• manages difficult or emotional customer situations
• meets commitments
• responds promptly to customer needs
• solicits customer feedback to improve service

Dependability

• responds to requests for service and assistance
• follows instructions, responds to management direction
• takes responsibility for own actions
• commits to doing the best job possible
• keeps commitments
• meets attendance and punctuality guidelines

Safety and Security

• observes safety and security procedures
• determines appropriate action beyond guidelines
• uses equipment and materials properly
• reports potential unsafe conditions

Age-Specific Care

• demonstrates knowledge of growth and development
• conducts age appropriate assessment
• provides age appropriate care
• uses appropriate communication technique

Initiative

• volunteers readily
• undertakes self-development activities
• seeks increased responsibilities
• takes independent actions and calculated risks
• looks for and takes advantage of opportunities
• asks for help when needed

Performance Improvement

• participates in performance improvement efforts
• strives to increase personal productivity
• develops efficient work methods
• seeks ways to improve systems and services
• focuses on achieving patient satisfaction

Job Knowledge

• demonstrates technical skills and knowledge
• exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills
• keeps skills and knowledge current
• pursues continuing education
• acts as resource in area of specialty

Judgment

• displays willingness to make decisions
• exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• supports and explains reasoning for decisions
• includes appropriate people in decision making process
• makes timely decisions

Interaction with Patients and Other Customers

• listens and responds to patient needs
• respects patients’ confidentiality and privacy
• treats patients and families with compassion
• adapts communication to meet patient needs
• supports social, spiritual and cultural needs
• manages difficult or emotional patient situations

Planning and Organization

• prioritizes and plans work activities
• uses time efficiently
• plans for additional resources
• integrates changes smoothly
• sets goals and objectives
• works in an organized manner

Patient Care

• implements plan of care
• monitors and documents patient response
• bases care decisions on plan of care
• Involves patient and family in care decisions
• evaluates and revises plan of care

Teamwork

• balances team and individual responsibilities
• exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views
• gives and welcomes feedback
• contributes to building a positive team spirit
• puts success of team above own interests

Medical Equipment Use

• understands equipment operation
• demonstrates technical skill in using equipment
• maintains equipment in working order
• troubleshoots equipment problems

Documentation

• documents required information
• uses correct terminology
• conforms to required style and format
• submits documentation on time
• complies with legal guidelines

Technical Competencies

Use of intranet, Microsoft Outlook, Current EMR, MD Portal, Lawson, NetLearning, Microsoft Office Products, therapy related equipment, software and patient education resources.

Daily operation and basic maintenance of office equipment and machines such as phone system, fax, copier, etc.

Management Rights

Nothing in this position description restricts man