Occupational Therapist
Trinity HealthAbout the role
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Description:
POSITION PURPOSE
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide clinical occupation therapy evaluation and treatment for the
PACE Organizations' participants, on acute, restorative, or maintenance levels needed by the Day Center, Nursing
Home, or in-home setting.
Disclaimer: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned
to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and
skills required of the individual in this position. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary or
appropriate by management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Behaviors of Trinity
Health and Trinity Health PACE (TH PACE) in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
2. Consistently demonstrate (leads by example) TH PACE Values to all internal and external customers
(Participants, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues.) Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, propagating a
calm environment throughout the office.
3. Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TH PACE.
4. Reflects the skills knowledge and abilities serving in the role of a leader. Define and share a strategy and vision;
align resources toward achievement of organization results; grow and sustain the organization; identify, lead, and
embrace change.
5. Establish and/or maintain as a member of the leadership team a plan to achieve operating goals.
6. Promote and maintain collaborative relationships with managers, peers, direct reports and customers by
effectively fostering a team environment, building consensus and resolving conflicts.
7. Maintain department budget, place orders for equipment and supplies as necessary. Identify financial
vulnerabilities and make cost reduction recommendations as needed.
8. Evaluate, develop, mentor, coach, counsel and discipline department staff. Supports other personnel from other
departments through coaching and mentoring to help achieve optimum standard of excellence. Addresses issues
of concern through courageous conversation and notifies department manager of any interactions requiring
attention.
9. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, TH PACE Corporate
Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a
manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
10. In light of a disaster will know your disaster recovery, crisis management and business continuity plans and act
within your role that is developed within the business continuity plan. Which may include working at another
location, remotely from home, and maintaining constant contact with key personnel.
11. Attend and participate in scheduled training, in-service training, mandatory annual in-service training and
educational classes as required/needed.
12. Perform in-person comprehensive occupational therapy assessment for initial acceptance, including problem
identification and care planning.
13. Conduct assessment and coordination of home modification program including installation of equipment and
other changes to support independence and safety.
14. Provide treatment to participants and implement occupational therapy procedures consistent in achieving
identified goals, grade activities to facilitate goals, and confer with the Interdisciplinary Team on participants' care
issues.
15. Assist in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment to participants.
16. Carry out accepted principles and practices of occupational therapy for prevention of functional decline, sensory
and cognitive limitations, increase maintenance of strength and endurance, and provides treatment to increase
self-care skills.
17. Train family members, other caregivers, and staff in methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in
performing Activity of Daily Living (ADL) skills.
18. Evaluate charts and reports on participants' progress, document occupational therapy notes in the participants'
medical record according to the charting requirements.
19. Direct, supervise, perform initial and annual competencies on, and assist department manager with evaluating the
performance of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy as normally obtained through a Bachelor's degree
in occupational therapy from an accredited program. Two (2) y
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