Occupational Therapist – Pelvic Health – St. Rita's Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Mercy Health

Intro paragraph

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapist plays a crucial role in enhancing patients' ability to perform daily tasks related to work and life. They conduct assessments, devise treatment plans based on physician referrals, and document patient progress. This encompasses outpatient, inpatient, pediatric, and off-site settings.

Essential Job Functions

• ​Reviews physician referral, patient’s condition and medical history to determine occupational therapy treatment needs. 

• Performs and documents patient evaluation, re-evaluation and develops treatment and discharge plans per department policies and procedures/protocols 

• Plans and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy treatments to patients. 

• Designs and constructs special equipment for adaptation of individual’s work and living environment. 

• Plans programs involving activities, practice in functional, pre-vocational, vocational, homemaking skills, activities of daily living and sensory motor activities. 

• Reviews progress and modifies treatment goals and plan of care as appropriate.  May be involved with patient care conferences as appropriate. 

• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home. 

• Responsible for overall management of patient cases including communication and coordination of care with treatment team. 

• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities. 

• Orients, instructs and directs the work activities of assistants, aides, students and volunteers. 

• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.

• Attends and participates in scheduled meetings and in-services and provides in-services to appropriate staff to maintain competency and ongoing education.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Required Licensing & Certifications:

Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)   

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH) 

Experience:

2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred) 

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients  

• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.  

• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.   

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.   

• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.   

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills. 

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, r