Allied Therapist - PRN - Outpatient

Position Summary:

Provides activity therapy treatment to groups and individuals to facilitate optimal rehabilitation and health of mentally, physically and/or emotionally handicapped patients/clients.  Develops, implements and evaluates a comprehensive Activities Therapy Program for the facility.  Participates in the performance improvement and continuous quality (CQI) improvement activities of the Activity Therapy Services

Position Responsibilities:

Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)

• Delivers artistic therapy services and supports and empowers staff to embrace the mission and value statement of the facility.
• Develops, implements and evaluates a comprehensive artistic therapy program in collaboration with the Certified Recreation Therapy Specialist (CTRS) and the Director of Clinical Services.
• Demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of psychosocial, cognitive and/or developmental disorders, and physical disabilities and those related to music/art therapy services.
• Able to direct and coordinate artistic activities programs for entire population served at the hospital.
• Demonstrates ability to ensure artistic therapy activities meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the patients/clients of the facility.
• Makes recommendations to the CTRS for new artistic therapy methods and techniques; provides in-services to staff.
• Demonstrates ability to assess patient/client pain that may interfere with the optimal level of functioning or participation in rehabilitation.  Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Demonstrates ability to implement all necessary safety precautions are taken to provide a safe environment for patients/clients and staff.  Documents unusual events.
• Demonstrates ability to engage the patient/client in purposeful activity using therapeutic methods and goals, which are considered standard practice for artistic therapies that are identified in the treatment plan
• Demonstrates ability to treat patients/clients and families with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates all aspects of patient/client care in an environment that optimizes patient/client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Demonstrates and supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality
• Evaluates, selects and recommends new therapy supplies and equipment.  Ensures preventive maintenance programs are in place.  Recommends repairs and/or replacements
• Stays current in field through continuing education, seminars/conferences/workshops, professional societies, and journals.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety (15% of performance review)

• Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members
• Follows all safety rules while on the job.
• Reports “near misses”, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
• Corrects minor safety hazards.
• Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
• Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
• Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Teamwork (15% of performance review)

• Works well with others