Occupational Therapist, OT, PRN / Per Diem, 10 Hrs/Wk, Pediatrics
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Description: Nemours is hiring Occupational Therapist, OT, PRN / Per Diem, 10 Hrs/Wk, Pediatrics right now, this occupation will be settled in Delaware. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Nemours is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to join our team in Delaware.
As one of the nation’s premier pediatric health care systems, Nemours provides world-class clinical care in four states: Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Located in Wilmington, Delaware, the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children offers intensive and acute inpatient and outpatient services covering more than 30 pediatric specialties. Ranked among the nation’s best in pediatric specialty care by U.S. News & World Report , this world-renowned teaching hospital has served children from 42 states and 14 nations. Extending the world-class care of the duPont Hospital for Children, the Nemours Children’s Clinic provides expert care for even more children across the Delaware Valley through community-based physician services and collaborative partnerships with health and hospital systems.
To keep pace with the changing health care environment and build a healthier future for our children, Nemours has embarked on a multi-phase expansion to create a children’s hospital like no other in the region. Upon completion in June 2014, the hospital will include private, family-centered, technologically advanced patient rooms, a new Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and a new expanded Emergency Department.
Provides Occupational Therapy evaluation, treatment and consultation independently to typical patients within a program, under the prescription of a physician and within the guidelines designated by departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Expands knowledge of less-common populations seen within the program through mentorship and educational opportunities.
Direct Patient Care Responsibilities
Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics, adolescents and adults. Completes at least 75% of Staff 1 OT clinical competencies.
Demonstrates proficiency in the care of neonates as required by assignment.
Evaluates patients for occupational therapy treatment, including splinting, positioning, adaptive equipment, home programs, home accessibility, etc. Independently provides and coordinates age-appropriate occupational therapy consultation, treatment plans and treatment in typical patient care situations.
Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy #4.7, The Joint Commission and CARF standards. Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
May begin to investigate specialty areas within the occupational therapy discipline.
Assists in maintenance of department equipment.
Consults with other services, families and outside agencies to recommend equipment, home or school modifications, or transition of care, etc.
Maintains knowledge of the insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.
Indirect Patient Care Responsibilities
Staff development: Assesses existing and develops new activities that promote general knowledge and professionalism within the department; participates in peer review process; attends inservices/continuing education; and provides updates in the form of inservices to associates.
CQI: Participates in program, discipline, specialty and hospital-wide CQI projects.
Assessment and Treatment: Contributes to discipline and program committees to enhance patient care; assists in assessing current procedures and in developing methods of improvement related to patient care.
Program Development: Participates in activities to increase program use, awareness and marketing; participates in meeting goals of the department. Attends monthly program meetings.
Clinical Education: Assists in mentoring affiliating occupational therapy students, new occupational therapy staff, support personnel and volunteers. Participates in student and volunteer program organization.
Teamwork: Participates in a single-discipline, multi-disciplinary or specialty team.
Professional Development: Develops ties with professional organizations. Provides educational inservices and experiences to the discipline/program/community; attends occupational therapy meetings as scheduled in the hospital; may participate in promotional activities for occupational therapy and/or in hospital.
Weekend Rehab Rotation: Checks crash cart per hospital policy.
Guaranteed 10 hours/week. Evening hours preferred.
Requirements:
Master's degree is current entry level.
Must be eligible for DE licensure.
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This occupation starts available on: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:30:31 GMT
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