Occupational Therapist

Franciscan Healthcare is looking for an Occupational Therapist to carry out an individualized program of occupational therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. This position will provide services in the following settings: Primarily pediatrics and lymphadema in addition to outpatient, inpatient, nursing home, home health and local schools.

Hours: As needed, hours vary

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, refer, screen, evaluate, carry out, and discharge patient’s treatment program in coordination with other medical professional involved in the patients care.
• Administer treatment program per physician instructions.
• Offer effective communication to patients regarding treatment plan, education on condition, necessary precautions and discharge goals.
• Provide quality services to all patient we treat.
• Complete documentation within the respective EMR based on the entity which treatment was performed.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education and/or Experience 

• Graduated from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in Nebraska
• Certified lymphedema therapist (CLT), or willingness to obtain
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledgeable of EMR systems (Cerner, OptimisPT, NetHealth and Matrix Care). If previously experience is not had, capable of learning functions within each system

Other Competencies

• Ability to use critical thinking skills to organize workload according to priorities and assess situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to record information accurately and follow instructions precisely
• Interpersonal skills, specifically courtesy and tact in order to communicate effectively
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time; May be on feet for most of the shift
• Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50lbs; if weight to be lifted exceeds 35 lbs., assistive devices should be used