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Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

• Family-focused benefits

• Wellness incentives

• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs...and more!

Description

• Provides comprehensive evaluations and testing, occupational therapy treatments, and education to seriously ill patients or those having complex medical problems and families which are consistent with patient's individualized needs and carried out within an interdisciplinary environment.

• Assists in supervising support staff and students and in developing in-service training programs for continuing staff development.

• Performs other related duties as required. Maintains an established inventory of supplies; ensures the proper use and maintenance of equipment and maintains a work area which is free of debris and clutter.

• Participates in routine evaluations of quality assurance activities and consistency with established standards for patient care.

• Provides guidance and instruction on an ongoing basis to ensure efficient operations and supervises/orients students and support staff.

• Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patient's care.

• Assess and assists the staff in assessing complex patients and problems.

• Assists the department in performing peer reviews.

• Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.

• Offers the patient increased knowledge and skill within an identifed area of expertise.

• Plans, develops and implements a results-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear, measurable goals.

• Modifies the treatment plan according to the patient's responses.

• Provides direct patient care; performs specialized treatments according to the patient's individualized plan of care.

• Collaborates with other members of the patient care team and uses community resources to plan for the continued care, support and follow-up of the patient after discharge.

• Recommends and procures appropriate equipment.

• Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited program.

• Current licensure in the state of Georgia from the American Occupational Therapy Association.

• Must have and maintain NBCOT certification.

• At least one year of relevant experience.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Additional Details

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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Division Emory Univ Hospital

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department EUH Rehab Therapy

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 126465

Job Category Therapy

Schedule 7a-7:30p

Standard Hours 32 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $37.03/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $43.58/Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.