Occupational Therapist (Vinita) Jobs

Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy program in hospital, institution, or community setting to facilitate development and rehabilitation of mentally, physically, or emotionally disabled persons by performing the following duties.

Routine duties shall include providing health care services to individuals eligible for services in accordance with the self-governance compact and funding agreement between the Cherokee Nation and the United States executed under the authority of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Practices only within the boundaries of their competence, based on their documented education, training, supervised experience, state and national professional credentials, and appropriate professional experience. Evaluates patients' progress and prepare reports that detail progress. Tests and evaluates patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients. Provides practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, and activities of daily living. Coordinates participation in sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients or disabled persons develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities. Consults with other members of rehabilitation team to select activity program consistent with needs and capabilities of individual and to coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities. Selects constructive activities suited to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest to upgrade individual to maximum independence, prepare individual for return to employment, assist in restoration of functions, and aid in adjustment to disability. Helps clients improve decision making, abstract reasoning, memory, sequencing, coordination and perceptual skills, using computer programs. Teaches individuals skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates individual's progress. Designs and constructs special equipment for individual and suggests adaptation of individual's work-living environment. Requisitions supplies and equipment. Lays out materials for individual's use and cleans and repairs tools at end of sessions. Conducts training programs or participates in training medical and nursing students and other workers in occupational therapy techniques and objectives. Completes and maintains necessary records. Adheres to professional ethical standards. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise up to 4 employees in the assigned department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Bachelor's degree from 4-year college or university in Occupational Therapy from an Occupational Therapy approved school; no substitutions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No additional experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS

An individual should have knowledge of Database software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Oklahoma license of Occupational Therapy. Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. Must have approval from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to supervise students, new graduates, technicians and aides. Must possess and maintain approval from the "Board" of the "unlicensed personnel" which they are to supervise. Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of employment and maintain throughout employment. Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have good judgement, problem solving, oral and written communication, and time management skills.

Must have knowledge of inpatient medical environments and equipment such as oxygen/ventilation/respiratory apparatuses. Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent medical situations that may arise with high risk or unusual patient populations. Ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner, and demonstrate the use of good written and verbal communication. Ability to interact effectively with peers, executive, and medical personnel, and others in a positive manner. Ability to provide clear and accurate direction and guidance including the ability to train staff.

Must be physically able to maintain a safe therapeutic environment. Must have experience with the geriatric and pediatric populations. Must have understanding of current Medicare and Medicaid billing regulations.