About this role
Job Number: 33770
Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH PHOEBE HOME HEALTH Shift: First Shift Job Type: PRN/Per Diem Posted Date: 2026-03-24 Job Description Summary: Job Summary:
Plan and implement specific treatment programs for individuals and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team. Document all patient treatments/encounters at each visit. Use equipment/technology to achieve the best outcomes. Description: Essential Functions OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS:
• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care. • Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes. • Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient. • Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process. • Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes. Documents the results of the evaluation.
CARE PROCESSES:
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care. • Bases care decisions on plan of care. • Monitors and documents patient response. • Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs. • Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions. • Respects patients confidentiality and privacy. • Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families. • Manages difficult or emotional patient situations. ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS:
• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process • Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data. • Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs. • Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.
CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION:
• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses. • Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team. • Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner. • Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan. • Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate. • Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan. DOCUMENTATION:
• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. • Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. • Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users. • Uses correct terminology. • Conforms to required style and format.
TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE:
• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role. • Understands equipment operation. • Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems. • Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology
Additional Duties
• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs). • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. • Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. • Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience:
Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy - Required • Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy - Preferred
Experience:
• 1 years Occupational Therapy - Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Organizational Skills • Communication Skills • Interpersonal Skills • Customer Relations • Grammar / Spelling • Read / Comprehend Written Instructions • Follow Verbal Instructions • Basic Computer Skills • Microsoft Office Suite
Licenses, Certifications and Required Training: OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered - Upon Hired - Required