Occupational Therapist

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Administers comprehensive clinical services to patients; provides testing, analyses and evaluations of seriously ill patients or those having complex medical problems and formulates a treatment plan which is consistent with the patient's needs.
• Assists in supervising staff and students and in developing in-service training programs for continuing staff development.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:

• May participate in research and data collection pertaining to job assignment.• Responsible for maintaining necessary credentials for the position.• Utilize effective time management in organizing workload, prioritizing and accomplishing tasks.• Assist in development of quality improvement initiatives.• Conduct quality improvement activities as well as performance improvement monitoring and provide feedback to occupational therapists and other staff.• Participate in development and evaluation of patient education materials.• Must maintain competency in adult and geriatric occupational therapy.• Licensed as an occupational therapist in the State of Georgia• Highly collaborative, team-oriented, adaptable/flexible mindset. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, members and care partners.• Focus on quality and delivering excellent service.• Resourceful team player with can-do attitude, global mindset and intercultural openness.• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to interact with participants.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited program.
• Successful completion of the National Registry Examination for Occupational Therapy within six months of employment.
• Certification with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Two years experience.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

 

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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 University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.