Therapy - OT

Occupational Therapist

The occupational therapist assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that help to restore or improve function in activities of daily living, functional mobility, cognitive tasks, strength, coordination, and range of motion in patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost-conscious, quality-focused, and customer-oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is required in this role.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Implements the occupational therapy treatment plan.
• Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patients towards goals.
• Revises goals and plans of care with patient and family input.
• Provides ongoing patient and family education and training.
• Provides discharge instructions, follow-up, and referral to community resources as appropriate.
• Acts as a referral source for staff, families, and physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.
• Patient Assessment: In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals, and discharge plans for the patients as related to the occupational therapy needs.
• Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members.
• Establishes realistic discharge plans incorporating patient and/or family member goals.
• Documentation: Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines. Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols. Completes and submits family education, discharge, and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines.
• General Requirements: Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity, and honesty. Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information. Maintains attendance and punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure. Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately. Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members. Attends and participates in staff meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested. Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner. Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner. Observes infection prevention precautions.
• Customer Service: Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation, and customer service. Strives to make a difference in the lives of employees and patients. Consistently applies principles of service in all interactions with patients. Encourages a positive environment and experience for coworkers and patients. Treats patients and fellow team members with respect. Fosters teamwork with trust, support, and collaboration. Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately.
• Professional Development: Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities. Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines. Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure. Participates in orientation and training of new employees. Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system requirements. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all system policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy