Occupational Therapist
Franciscan Healthcare is looking for an Occupational Therapist to carry out an individualized program of occupational therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. This position will provide services in the following settings: Primarily pediatrics and lymphadema in addition to outpatient, inpatient, nursing home, home health and local schools.
Hours: 32 hours per week with weekend and holiday rotation
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, refer, screen, evaluate, carry out, and discharge patient’s treatment program in coordination with other medical professional involved in the patients care.
- Administer treatment program per physician instructions.
- Offer effective communication to patients regarding treatment plan, education on condition, necessary precautions and discharge goals.
- Provide quality services to all patient we treat.
- Complete documentation within the respective EMR based on the entity which treatment was performed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience
- Graduated from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in Nebraska
- Certified lymphedema therapist (CLT), or willingness to obtain
- Valid driver’s license
- Knowledgeable of EMR systems (Cerner, OptimisPT, NetHealth and Matrix Care). If previously experience is not had, capable of learning functions within each system
Other Competencies
- Ability to use critical thinking skills to organize workload according to priorities and assess situations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Ability to record information accurately and follow instructions precisely
- Interpersonal skills, specifically courtesy and tact in order to communicate effectively
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time; May be on feet for most of the shift
- Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50lbs; if weight to be lifted exceeds 35 lbs., assistive devices should be used
