Occupational Therapist-Full-Time

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to perform the following duties:

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.

The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

 

1. Provides instructions and training/supervision for the occupational

     therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, and occupational

     therapy students. 

    

1. Observes and evaluates treatment affect. Recommended change to

     physician, if needed.

    

1. Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to

     the therapy requested and provided reassessment, as per policy. 

     This includes pediatric, adolescents and geriatric patients and the

     general patient populations.

    

1. Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and

     evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching

     as appropriate.

    

1. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of occupational therapy

     interventions.

    

1. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.

     Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family.

    

1. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains

     department cleanliness and safety.

    

1. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves

     patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

    

1. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and

     administrative team.

    

1. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs

     are met and hospital policy is followed.

    

1. Maintains records pertinent to the personnel and operation of the

     department.

    

1. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under

     stressful situations.

    

1. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and

     with other departments.

    

1. Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in

     patient care and performance improvement activities.

 

1. Participates and maintains performance improvement activities for

     the department and organizational CQI activities.

    

1. Meets current documentation standards and policies.

    

1. Participates in educational staff performance improvement

     inservices.  Assists with orientation and in-service training for

     certified department staff members.  Participates in guidance and

     educational programs.

 

1. Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to

     supportive staff (OTA, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational

     Therapy Aides, etc).

 

1. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating

     Department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate 

     action to remain within budget guidelines.

 

1. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely

     basis.

 

1. Participates in infection control, departmental equipment training

     and organizational safety and fire safety programs.

 

1. Adheres to dress codes; appearance is neat and c