Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Lymphedema
Company: CARLE
Location: Normal
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all
ages. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional
services and as a clinical resource for staff and
students.Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with
assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable. Is
aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to
reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.Designs an
appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment,
outcomes, and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient
response and available evidence.Educates patients, family,
caregivers, students, and other health care providers using
relevant and effective teaching methods.Evaluates clinical findings
to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of
care.Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination
methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and
history.Screens patients using procedures to determine the
effectiveness of and need fortherapy services, if appropriate.Uses
support personnel according to legal standards and ethical
guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and
provides regular feedback.Documents evaluations and plans of care
according to department policy including goals, modifications of
treatment plans and patients' response to treatments.Evaluates
patients impairments related to upper extremity functionEstablishes
a plan of care based on functional deficits and patients
goalsCompletes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and
performance of daily functional tasksCompletes daily documentation
and charging in therapy EMRCompletes therapeutic ultrasound
treatmentCompletes fluidotherapy treatmentCommunicates with
referring provider on patient progress and treatment
recommendations
Keywords: CARLE, Normal , Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Lymphedema, Healthcare , Normal, Illinois
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