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Mobile Health Team Inc., a staffing agency has an opening for an Occupational Therapist. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Sitka, AK, 99835

Assignment Start Date: 11/14/2023

13 weeks | Days | 8-10-hour shift | 40 hours guaranteed weekly

The Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed hours per week and includes available stipend amounts. Please contact a recruiter for full details.

This position is based in the Rehabilitation Services Department with a primary focus on providing pediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) evaluations and treatments which impact patient's functional abilities. The Occupational Therapist performs professionally, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the Seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual. Services are to be provided in compliance with hospital and Home Health standards, licensure requirements, regulatory and practice standards of Occupational Therapy, and the national professional guidelines established by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

POSITION COMPLEXITIES

Occupational Therapists are health care professionals responsible and accountable for patient assessment, evaluation, establishing a plan of care, and providing therapeutic interventions to assist people of a wide range of ages, diagnoses, abilities, skills, and needs to optimize their quality of life and level of independence in activities of daily living. The clinic needs to be able to inform clinical teams regarding decisions that involve OT while taking into consideration consultation provided by other care providers. As patients are seen, recommendations may be made regarding their level of independence and rehabilitation needs which may impact services, care placement, and further treatment. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for the contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem-solving solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Documenting and processing interventions appropriately must be followed for continuity of care and reimbursement for services.

The position may require occasional travel off-site and out of town to provide services outside of MEMC. This job can involve working in a small space, at a demanding pace with a variety of people and sometimes difficult personalities and situations; good judgment, tact, and personal skills are necessary for positive working relationships between patients and co-workers. This job involves potential risks that the therapist must work to avoid to the extent possible. Exposure to infectious organisms is possible; use of precautions and appropriate protective equipment is necessary. Latex may be present in the workplace. The job may require repetitive or heavy lifting, up to 50 pounds with physically demanding movements and positions; practice of good body mechanics, and good judgment. Services may be provided in a variety of settings including in-patient, out-patient, off-site locations, community events, home visits, and remote locations. There may be occasional travel to remote areas by boat or plane for multiple days possibly in harsh weather. This position is a covered position under the Indian Child Protection Act (ICPA).

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provides assessments, performs evaluations, identifies therapy diagnoses, formulates therapy treatment plans with goals, and implements treatment of Occupational Therapy services to patients. Is responsible as the primary therapy provider to implement, supervise, and modify therapy plans of care, based on an assessment of patient responses, to optimize the outcomes for each patient. Reviews clinical records and case histories. Attends care conferences, and regular meetings/rounds and remains in contact with referring providers, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to review patient's status and individual needs within the health care team concept. Collaborates with other team members to ensure appropriate medical equipment is arranged and a care plan is established before discharge. Documents patient encounter findings and treatments including diagnoses, treatment plans, recommendations, and prognoses in appropriate format according to hospital and Home Health policies. Provides services on time after receipt of referral. Services both in-patient and out-patient populations and settings as assigned. Directs the work of support staff, students, or interns. Facilitates a healthcare partnership between providers, patients, and their families. Develop, implement, and conduct patient education and therapy programs based on patient and/or family needs. Provides patients and families with home exercise programs to achieve their rehabilitative potential. Advises and instructs patients and family members regarding techniques, assistive devices, and environmental modifications required to optimize the patient's independence and quality of life in activities of daily living, work, and leisure. Evaluate durable medical equipment/devices based on the needs of the patient. Home programs are clear and concise, and the provider ensures that these instructions are understood by asking for feedback and demonstration of programs by patients or caregivers. Programs are taught to demonstrate sensitivity to cross-cultural issues.

Therapy services may be performed outside of Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center (MEMC) in conjunction with SEARHC Home Health, Community Health Services programs and the community at large and may take place in locations including Mt. Edgecumbe High School Student Health Clinic, SEARHC Community Clinics, community senior centers, Pioneer Home, health/job fairs, patients' home and/or workplace, and other collaborative efforts between Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center (MEMC) Rehabilitation Services Department and the community. This may involve participation with project or health promotion teams. Video conferencing may be used for training, patient encounters, and administrative duties with off-site locations. Home visits may include an evaluation of the patient's living arrangements, safety, level of function, use of Durable Medical Equipment, the need for environmental modifications, and implementation of a therapy plan in the home living environment. Workplace visits may include evaluation of patient's techniques, tools and environment, and interventions to optimize the function of an impaired and/or injured worker in the workplace. Community-based interventions assist the patient in optimizing function in public places (i.e. shopping, use of public transport). Occasional multi-day travel to remote locations/SEARHC communities by boat or small plane and possibly in inclement weather may be required.

Educates staff on OT issues and educates patient/family with therapeutic exercises, activities, and equipment. Assist in committee and management duties within and representing the Physical Therapy Department as requested. Provide therapy consultation, presentations, and in-service to medical staff, consultants, and other interdisciplinary health care personnel and patient populations regarding therapy services as assigned. This may include participation with project or health promotion teams. To keep current with knowledge of therapy procedures/techniques and improve clinical service, staff will participate as a learner or teacher in clinical education, in-service, etc. Continuing education funds will be allocated for the benefit of the department. Adhere to the regulatory and practice standards of Occupational Therapy set by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Follows all SEARHC confidentiality and quality assurance standards; participates in SEARHC Service Quality Management (SQM) functions, utilizes SQM principles in all aspects of the job. Demonstrates sensitivity to cross-cultural issues.

Assist senior staff in administrative matters, clinic operations, and specialty research areas as appropriate. Utilize the hospital computer system to obtain patient information as well as keep abreast of hospital directives, and in general participate in the timely and efficient flow of information. Provide a summary of results, statistics, and metrics as required by management. Assists acquisition and fit of durable medical equipment devices based on the needs of the patient. Maintain supply stocks and clinical area at acceptable levels. Remain current in specific billing procedures/mechanisms (Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payers) to aid in reimbursement of services and equipment, including a plan of care concurrence with referring providers. Maintain cleanliness of clinical space.

Perform other duties or activities as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience: 2 years of clinical experience providing occupational therapy to all ages. Experience serving CVA, pediatric population, autoimmune disorders, and people with physical disabilities preferred. Experience with outpatient orthopedics and hand therapy including splinting and fabrication of custom orthoses preferred

Education: Entry-level qualifying Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program or graduate from an OATA-approved program of Occupational Therapy at the Baccalaureate level with 2 years of proven work and continuing education experience that indicates the applicant has mastered the knowledge base that would be taught in a Master's program.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registration:

Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist

Certification in Occupational Therapy by the
Mobile Health Team Inc

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