PRN Occupational Therapist

We are recruiting for a motivated PRN Occupational Therapist to join our team!

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Department

DH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PAV L

Job Summary

Under general supervision, delivers safe and competent occupational therapy as ordered by a physician. Plans, organizes and implements specific treatment programs or individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Develops, improves, or restores skills in activities of daily living, work, or functional activities. Directs and supervises work of support personnel.

Essential Functions :

• General Operations :
• Performs occupational therapy treatment procedures and techniques in a timely, efficient and efficacious manner while utilizing support staff effectively and appropriately. Delegates patient care responsibilities per guidelines. Evaluates quality of care delegated to support personnel. Utilizes evidence-based occupational therapy treatment interventions.
• Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing complex evaluation data identifying diagnosis and developing a comprehensive plan of care. Develops and update appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient / family and related to the patient's age and lifestyle with measurable long and short term goals and a defined D / C plan.
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills. Utilizes constructive communication skills for participation in : patient / family interactions, conferences, rounds, peer consultation, and operational communications. Conducts self in a professional manner in diverse environments and situations.
• Completes patient and medical record documentation. Documentation is timely, pertinent, precise and efficient. Documentation meets agency and department standards.
• Performs all required data collection for department and agency accurately and within designated time frame. Consistently meets designated patient care productivity standards.
• Demonstrates competency skills in required areas of practice. Utilizes appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately. Expands occupational therapy evidence and knowledge in practice.
• Provides clinical education experience for students per request of supervisor or designee. Assists in orientation / training of new employees, OT students, hospital staff, and precepts new employees during orientation, as assigned. Trains and educates patients, family members and care-givers in therapy principles, methods and techniques in order to achieve intended outcomes.
• Actively supports and participates in agency / department performance improvement and program development efforts. Contributes to overall quality, efficiency and productivity of work group and department.

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Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

PRN / Intermittent

Salary

$34.88 - $54.06 / hr

Benefits

Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Community resource navigation support

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Our Values

Respect

Belonging

Accountability

Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.