Occupational Therapist

Description

Department: Therapy Services

Supervisor Title: Therapy Services Director

Location: Afton, WY

Employment Status: PRN

Compensation: Minimum $39.80 plus 15% PRN differential = $45.77 per hour paid rate, commensurate with experience and certification.

Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Matching retirement plan
• 15% PRN Differential 

Summary

While upholding the Star Valley Health mission, vision and values this key position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. SV Health provides services onsite in the medical center, long term care center, through satellite clinics, home health and in conjunction with the local school system. This is an “at will” position.

Job Duties

• Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability
• Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities
• Completes patient evaluation and plan of program care tracking progression through patient electronic record
• Demonstrates competency in the performance of patient evaluations cognitive, perceptual, sensory motor coordination and strength/range of motion
• Interviews patient/family for program planning
• Selects, analysis and formulates long term goals for patient progress
• Responsible for assisting in the ordering of supplies
• Assists in Supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants, Aides and clerical staff
• Insure accurate computerized patient records are kept
• Willing to travel through services area to treat patients
• Directs the activities program for swing bed
• Attend meetings and education training as scheduled and needed
• Perform other duties as needs arise or delegated 

Requirements

Requirements

Abilities & Skills:

• Professional oral and written communication
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and Internet
• Multi-tasking skills with the ease of changing directions upon request and need
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, communicate effectively, and demonstrate sensitivity to clients, visitors and staff
• Strong organizational and prioritization aptitude
• Comply with HIPAA and other federal, state and local regulations, as well, as maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in client and staff matters
• Physical demands require therapists to continually walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift and stand for long periods of time. In addition, Occupational therapists move heavy equipment and lift patients or help them turn, stand or walk.

Experience & Education:

• Masters of Occupational Therapy required, doctorial preferred
• Active Wyoming licensure
• Maintain current driver’s license
• Capability to care and treat patients with needs from pediatric to geriatrics 

Note: Position descriptions are intended to serve as a guideline for typical duties and requirements of a position, but are not inclusive. Additional or different responsibilities within a reasonable scope of the position description may be added or deleted any anytime at the discretion of the Board.