Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is looking for a Sleep Technologist to join our Cardiopulmonary Department!
Essential Functions Helps residents with ambulation (walking, moving out of their wheelchairs, etc.). Contributes to patients physical therapist\'s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives. Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories. Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist\'s interpretations of patient evaluations and test results. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting residents/patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses. Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance. Provides continuity of care implementing patient management plan. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends; monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program. Licenses/Certification: Current state PTA licensure. Valid CPR certification. Experience: Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred. Apply online @ www.libbyofcascadia.com
Position Summary: An Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the OT will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient\'s capacity and tolerance under the direction of a physician. In addition, the OT must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient\'s condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate occupational therapy method. Essential Functions Optimizes the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing and/or overseeing therapy in the following: screening of all residents, assessing and treating all patients who might benefit from therapy as referred by state-approved referral source. Adheres to Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and effective care planning. Thoroughly document progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, family, and other involved professionals. Refers patients for treatment to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), where appropriate. Provides consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs in the facility. Directs COTA(s) and Rehab Aide(s) in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes efficient and effective utilization of resources and facilitate the ongoing development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts, Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA). Build a strong rehabilitation practice within each facility by performing or directing and supervising occupational therapy staff in the following activities: establishing and maintaining courteous and helpful interaction patterns with staff, patients, and families which reflect sensitivity to individual needs and a problem-solving approach; actively integrating therapy?s role into facility and interdisciplinary treatment team. Contribute to facility patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head meetings, and family conference activities/communications. Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts. Other Functions Provides skilled occupational therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders. Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of occupational therapy interventions. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to communicate effective treatments and procedures to residents, families, and nursing facility. Ability to maintain patient/resident confidentiality. Requirements; Qualifications: Education: Must have graduated from an accredited school of occupational therapy. Licenses/Certification: Current state license as an Occupational Therapist. Current CPR certification. Experience: Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred. Salary Description: $50-65/ hour depending on experience Apply online @ www.libbyofcascadia.com
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Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is looking for a Infection Prevention Specialist to join our Hospital team!
