Occupational Therapist, Psych Nursing, St. Elizabeth\'s Medical Center, 40 Hours (Days)

The OTR/L performs patient assessments and creates individualized care plans. They also participate in interdisciplinary treatment team and discharge planning. The OTR/L oversees the development and administration of
therapeutic group programming, including recreational therapeutic activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assess patients’ cognitive abilities, coping skills, mobility (adaptive equipment) and sensory modulation needs.
2. Evaluate ADL performance and ability to participate in group programming via observation, interviews, group assessments, and the use of standardized assessment tools.
3. Develop and maintain Sensory Programming and interventions for patient de-escalation/soothing.
4. Serve as a resource clinician to unit staff; provide training in sensory \”diet\” interventions/techniques.
5. Develop and maintain the Geriatric Psychiatry Group Therapeutic Group Activities Program.
6. Define goals and objective measures for group documentation.
7. Supervise COTA/CTRS staff.
8. Research and support evidenced-based practice initiatives and revise programming accordingly.
9. Serve on Nurse Practice Council Fall and Restraint Prevention Teams.
10. Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
11. Commit to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
12. Communicate effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

1. Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments within the OTR/L scope of practice.
2. Ability to complete all required documentation in an accurate and timely fashion, according to accepted practice and standard of care.
3. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education in field of expertise.
4. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in an interdisciplinary setting.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Technical/Other:

1. Education: B.S. prior to 2007; M.S. post 2007.
2. Experience (Type & Length): Two years experience in an occupational therapy setting required; 1 year in a psychiatric setting preferred.
3. Certification/Licensure: MA License required; National Registration required.
4. Software/Hardware: Meditech 6.0 experience a plus; Microsoft Outlook; Word; Excel.
5. Other: American Heart Association CPR certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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