Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

JOB SUMMARY

Facilitates restoration of function and prevention of physical disabilities for patients with rehabilitation needs and / or physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

IDENTIFIES PATIENT REHABILITATION CARE REQUIREMENTS

By assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift

integrating patient information to facilitate holistic patient care.

PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES REHABILITATIVE CARE

By setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and families

acting on physician’s order and patient need in a timely manner

documenting interventions and responses

revising care plans based on patient response.

PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAM

By meeting them

providing educational information in conjunction with direct care providers related to treatments, procedures, and continuing care requirements; answering questions and requests.

MONITORS DELIVERY OF CARE

By completing patient rounds

documenting care

identifying process improvements leading to desired care outcomes

intervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care

reviewing the plan with patients in conjunction with direct care providers

maintaining ongoing communication with care management regarding variances from the care plan or transfer / discharge plan.

ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE

By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital’s philosophy, goals and standards of care; measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards

making or recommending necessary adjustments

adhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations and other accreditation standards.

PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS

By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and / or airborne diseases

by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures.

RESPECTS PATIENTS

By recognizing their rights

providing emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual support

maintaining confidentiality.

MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT

By complying with procedures, rules and regulations

calling for assistance from support personnel, keeping patient rooms and therapy areas in a neat and orderly fashion

cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.

ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT

By following manufacturers’ instructions

troubleshooting malfunctions

processing requisitions for repair

maintaining equipment inventories

evaluating new equipment and techniques.

MAINTAINS SUPPLIES INVENTORY

By checking stock to determine inventory level

anticipating needed supplies

placing and expediting orders for supplies

verifying receipt of supplies

using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

By attending educational workshops

reviewing professional publications

establishing personal networks

participating in professional societies

maintaining BLS

attending required annual in-services

attending at least 80% of staff meetings

documenting professional development on associate education record

conducting annual learning sessions in collaboration with clinical educator, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement.

CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORT

By accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and / or leader when the need arises.

PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM

By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events

acting as a preceptor for new associates or students

communicating performance outcomes and results

responding to change in a constructive, positive manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required

Work Experience

1 year of acute care experience preferred

Licenses / Certifications

Occupational Therapist license required

Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

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