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PRN Occupational Therapy -Spinal Cord Injury

Shepherd Center

Atlanta, Georgia

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Competency, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Conferences, Discharge Plans, Durable Medical Equipment, Geriatrics, Hospital, Intensive Care, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Treatment, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Occupational Therapy, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Quality of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Spinal Cord Injury, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
POSTED
2 days ago
About Shepherd Center

With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by" U.S. News "as one of the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.

Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years .

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for assessment and treatment of assigned patients (adolescent, adult, and geriatric). The OT will collaborate with the patient/family to develop and implement a comprehensive treatment program. The OT will uphold the Shepherd Center standards and values through their interactions with staff, co-workers and others. Programmatic processes may vary across the center and the OT will meet required competency identified within each program.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Develops and implements treatment program to further patient's functional skills, which is then periodically reassessed and adapted.
  • Effective communication and team collaboration.
  • Professional behaviors and expectations
  • Helping patients to develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities.
  • Plans and develops effective patient and family training to ensure proper patient care.
  • Makes recommendations for specialty services or consultations as needed.
  • Uses evaluation findings to determine appropriate discharge planning needs.
  • Effectively participates in intra-departmental staff meetings, and intra-departmental discipline/program committee assignments.
  • May participate in education programs by teaching and supervising students.
  • Participates in research projects as needed.
  • Completes and submits required documentation according to program guidelines.
  • Provides skilled interventions as outlined by AOTA
  • Willing to treat a diverse population and ready to learn and grow your clinical skills.
  • Participates in patient team conferences.
  • Facilitates patient goals through Goal Attainment Scaling.
  • Communicates with client and family to develop rapport, review POC, progress, and transition to next level of care.
  • Ensures appropriate recommendations are made for DME needs for safe transition.
  • Documents information clearly and completely utilizing correct forms/systems and in a timely manner according to Center policy.
  • Carries out interventions that are supported by evidence-based practice standards.
  • Will use resources and integrate technology for creative or innovative patient experience.
  • Performs consistent with Shepherd Center standards, clinical policies, and procedures.
  • Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
  • Actively participates in center-wide efforts that affect occupational therapy practice.
  • Establishes relationships with other occupational therapists.
  • Meets transportation and driving guidelines as needed.
  • May float to inpatient or post-acute programs to provide patient evaluation or treatment sessions as needed.
  • Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
  • Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory re Performs other duties as required/requested/assigned. quirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process.
R equired Minimum Education
  • A degree from an accre

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