Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Pikeville, KY
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Days,40 hours/week 8a-430p (8 hours of call per week)
Requirements: Kentucky State License, National Certification/Registration, BLS. 2 years experience required, 5 years preferred.
*Travel experience required
PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
A Brief Overview
PMC is home to Kentucky’s only Level II Trauma Center, the nation’s largest autism center offering ABA therapy, and Eastern Kentucky’s only Level II Advanced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Pikeville Medical Center has over 3,100 employees, 600 licensed medical providers and operates 11 Centers of Excellence. PMC nurses deliver compassionate, culturally effective care. PMC nurses coordinate all facets of patient care, collaborate with diverse healthcare professionals, and can progress to managing the most complex cases in their area of expertise.
Why PMC?
PMC is in Pikeville, Kentucky, where you can fall in love with the outdoors. Hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, golf, and scenic overlooks are at your fingertips in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. The city of Pikeville is one of the state’s best-kept secrets for healthcare providers.
During your stay, you can expect a full-service medical center with state-of-the-art equipment that boasts 348 beds while offering all major specialties as well as the only level II trauma center in the state of Kentucky. Additionally, Pikeville and the surrounding area are home to safe communities that provide peace of mind, and most importantly, patients and staff who will appreciate YOU for the care that you provide.
Pikeville is a growing community that is home to many young professionals with the University of Pikeville’s school of Osteopathic Medicine, Optometry Program, Nursing Programs, and future College of Dental Medicine. From the local restaurants and downtown shopping to state-wide events such as Hillbilly Days, you’ll always feel at home.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
PMC is inclusive, intentionally creating a culture of acceptance where all are valued and respected for who they are. PMC fosters teamwork knowing that collaboration paves the way in its pursuit of excellence.
Provides direct Occupational Therapy care/treatment to inpatients and outpatients of all ages according to institution, regulatory and professional standards including evaluating patients, planning and providing treatments and setting goals, reviewing progress to revise plan, while maintaining all necessary records related to the patient’s treatment.
Collaborates with physicians, teachers, nurses, discharge planners, and other disciplines to integrate Occupational Therapy into total healthcare program, schedule patients and exchange pertinent information as it relates to patient care. Interacts with equipment companies to obtain equipment/supply needs.
Attends school system Admission and Release Committee meetings and Individualized Education Planning (IEP) meetings. Participates in educational programs, inservice meetings and workshops. Travels as necessary to provide OT services completing necessary forms related to therapy.
Develops home programs and provides patient/family education as well as training/education of other personnel responsible for implementation of the program such as teachers, aides, early interventionist, etc. Education programs will be given in verbal, written and demonstrative form and document these activities and patient understanding. Special attention will be given to patient’s age or impairments of vision, hearing, mentation or mobility when providing any O.T. services
Provides necessary information/records, to the appropriate third party payers, lawyers, school systems, etc. as required. Completes patient charges, obtains billing information, and reimbursement knowledge as necessary to be reimbursed correctly. Contacts reimbursement source ie: insurance company to insure coverage of services and completes required forms for payment. Maintains UP to date knowledge of codes, reimbursement issues and corporate compliance.
Aids in scheduling assigned patient load and delegates assignments and supervises when appropriate secretarial staff, aides, technicians, students, and volunteers. Evaluates and ensures competency of any of above staff on appropriate forms as requested by supervisor.
Assists in overall operation of Occupational Therapy service by assisting in suggesting equipment purchase, participating in organization improvement activities , programs, policy development, implementing proper safety infection control policies and practices.
Performs other related duties as assigned which may include but not limited to assisting Manager/Director in productivity reports, organizational improvement activities, budgeting, form and program development, policy procedure review, serving on committees, and administrative projects.
Assists with orientation of new departmental staff members.
Functions as a preceptor to orient new employees.
Meets all departmental specific competencies.
Adheres to medical center policies addressing infection control, safety, and personnel guidelines.
Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with the medical center code of conduct and applicable corporate policies and procedures.
Maintains patient confidentiality and treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
The ideal candidate would possess skills in using gonimoeter, dynamometers, cars, hand tools, heat guns, dictaphones. Skills in patient related software programs necessary and basic computer skills required.
Kentucky State License, National Certification/Registration, BLS
Travel Experience Required.
