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Occupational Therapist

CHI Health Connect Home-Fargo

#Interdisciplinary Team #CPR #Hospice #Home Health #Orthopedic #Basic Life Support #Neurological #Treatment Plan #Occupational Therapist

Quick overview

The Occupational Therapist will assess diverse patients across various conditions to help them regain independence and quality of life in performing daily activities. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, conducting evaluations, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing motivating care to a high volume of patients.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum and hold an Occupational Therapist License in North Dakota, along with Basic Life Support (CPR) certification and a valid driver's license with auto insurance. Preferred experience includes home health.

professional certificateDocumentationFlexibilityAdaptabilityOrganizationPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningMotivationInterdisciplinary CollaborationProsthetic TrainingHome Environment EvaluationSplint FabricationFunctional Status EvaluationAdaptive Equipment InstructionOrthotic TrainingWork Capacity EvaluationEquipment Needs Identification

Job description

Where You’ll Work CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health.
With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents.
Our world needs compassion like never before.
Our communities need caring and our families need protection.
With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations.
You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.
Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
Identifies equipment needs.
Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.

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