PRN-Occupational Therapist (PRN, Shift Varies )

Job DetailsJob Location: Fayetteville, AR 72703Position Type: PRNEducation Level: Arkansas Occupational Therapist LicenseJob Shift: Shift VariesJob Category: Occupational TherapyOrganization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors. Position Summary The role of the Occupational Therapist reports to the Physical Medicine Manager. This position is responsible for the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of occupational therapy goals as determined by patients care plan. Essential Position Responsibilities Perform evaluation of patient status and implement appropriate plan of care Ensure timely completion of required documentation Communicate the patient’s status with all necessary members of the patients care team and coordinate care plan Communicate with physicians, or their staff, to coordinate appropriate care Qualifications Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas Occupational Therapist license and CPR, required. Experience: Previous experience as an occupational therapist or in a healthcare environment, preferred. Work Environment: This position will 70% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 30% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. Frequent local travel is required.   Notice: This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.   Qualifications