Occupational Therapist / Outpatient

Where you matter as much as the work you do!

Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if you’re looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more!

EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals.

Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible.

**Orthopedic experience required.

Description

• Assists in coordinating and managing the daily activities of the discipline specific staff and students to ensure quality delivery of patient care services.
• Participates in direct and consultative patient care.
• Performs routine and specialized procedures relating to therapy techniques.
• Maintains a high level of proficiency in the technical skills required for managing patient care.

Communicates regularly with members of patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patients care.

Assists with inventory control and identifies the need for purchasing supplies and equipment to ensure the availability of commonly used materials.

• Identifies department specific needs/equipment for inclusion in budget(s).
• Provides input to departmental short and long term goals and objectives.
• Reviews and revises patient care and treatment procedures and policies on an on-going basis.
• Communicates policies, procedures and related forms in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
• Assists with staff management and employee performance.
• Interviews applicants and makes recommendations for hiring staff.

Assists in the maintenance of discipline specific records pertaining to continuing education, personnel, charting, financial operations and quality improvement.

Serves as a resource to medical staff, students, other allied health professionals and support staff concerning the operations of the specific discipline.

• Assists in interpreting the applicable policies.
• Assists with the coordination of student activities.
• Participates in research activities being conducted within the organization.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited program.

• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Georgia.
• Must have and maintain NBCOT certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

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.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.