Occupational Therapist - Full-time

Job Description

Occupational Therapist OT-TR, Full Time, First Shift, Psychiatry

UC Health is hiring a Full Time Occupational Therapist for the first shift at UC Medical Center.

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement Occupational Therapy treatment programs for referred patients. Follow hospital and department approved policies related to documentation, attendance, education, etc. Show respect and courtesy to all staff, patients, and visitors.

About University Of Cincinnati Medical Center

As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.

Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from a school accredited by AOTA

License & Certification

• License to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Ohio
• National Certification as an Occupational Therapist; current registration
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills Certification; competency required following hire and every 2 years after

Years Of Experience

Minimum Required: Recently certified, licensed or graduates within past 12 months

Required Skills And Knowledge

• PSYCHIATRY: One year of experience in a mental health setting, group leading experience, familiarity with sensory, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention approaches are preferred. Will consider a new graduate.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills

Work Environment

Scheduled weekends and holidays according to department need. The ability to work alone and in groups is required. The employee must be able to independently navigate secured clinical environments and office areas through badge, push button, punch code, and key access.

Responsibilities

• PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) 5%
• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Understands the needs of specialty populations served within Psychiatry Services.
• Utilizes sensory, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention approaches
• Patient Evaluations - 35%
• Selects appropriate therapeutic assessment tools.
• Upon referral completes a functional comprehensive individualized assessment.
• Develops individualized treatment programs consistent with patient’s diagnosis, status, and goals.
• Establishes goals/plans of care that include realistic and measurable goals in relation to the patients’ goals, diagnosis, prognosis, learning ability of patient/caregiver, physical/mental status and anticipated lifestyle.
• Completes evaluations according to departmental policy.
• Evaluates for, recommends/procures needed patient equipment and follow-up.
• Administers/interprets/communicates results of standardized assessments to assist with disposition planning.
• Makes recommendations for discharge, including appropriate community referrals.
• Treatment - 35%
• Implements the treatment plan in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Reassesses objective findings, including pain, per department policy.
• Delivers care in a professional and customer-oriented manner.
• Adheres to department safety standards.
• Develops appropriate treatment programs to progress toward goals and progresses programs appropriately.
• Counsels patients and families regarding evaluation results, treatment plans/goals, proper body mechanics, and home exercises.
• Utilizes updated treatment techniques.
• Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Identifies patients appropriate for therapy interventions based on functional status.
• Develops/leads/co-leads therapeutic groups and individual treatment sessions.
• Monitors patient responses to therapy interventions and modifies plans accordingly.
• Aides in mitigating risk and de-escalating crisis situations through non-restrictive interventions.
• Maintains personal safety, utilizing situational awareness and disengagement principles as per department policy.
• Assists in managing safety in the milieu, including participation in restrictive holding principles, seclusion, and or/restraint as per department policy.
• Documentation - 10%
• Adheres to hospital/department policies.
• Documentation completed in a timely manner.
• Complies with all pertinent regulatory standards.
• Submits accurate and timely completion of charges.
• PI/Education - 10%
• Participates in department’s performance improvement programs.
• Participates on performance improvement committees as assigned.
• Able to articulate outcomes and improvements.
• Participates in educational in-services/opportunities to advance clinical knowledge/competencies.
• Provides timely presentation of materials to associates.
• Completes mandatory education per hospital/department requirements.
• Active participation in mentoring and orientation to fellow associates and students, as indicated.
• Department Operations - 5%
• Accepts at least one student per year according to departmental needs and demand.
• Provides appropriate leadership and supervision of supportive /assistive staff.
• Adheres to the UC Health initiatives.
• Demonstrates time management skills.
• Meets productivity standards and makes productive use of work time.
• Attends department meetings/in-services and demonstrates professional behavior.
• Participates on committees for the benefit of the department and individual offices as found appropriate.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Uses hospital information services appropriately.
• Follows UC Health and Human Resource policies.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies.
• Promotes a positive atmosphere.

PATIENT POPULATION DETERMINATION

These specific patient populations are served by this position: young adults, adults, and older adults with psychiatric disorders and conditions involving mood, thought, neurocognitive, intellectual/developmental, substance use, and women’s health issues.

PRIIDE VALUES

• P - Putting PATIENTS and families first: Above all, we dedicate ourselves to meeting the physical and emotional needs of those we serve.

• Thoughtfully approaches patients and families and considers their individual situations/statuses in order to provide the best possible experience.
• Takes pride in UC Health and conducts himself/herself appropriately and professionally at all times.
• Anticipates needs of patients, families and co-workers and acts upon those needs before being asked.
• Responds to requests from patients, families and co-workers in a timely fashion.
• Provides honest information to patients and families in a compassionate manner.
• Reacts quickly to inconveniences, mistakes and changing conditions.
• Apologizes when necessary and appropriate.
• Is respectful of cultural, ethnic or other differences and makes appropriate accommodations to enhance the patient’s experience.
• Thoroughly considers impact on patients, families and co-workers when making business decisions.
• Values patients, families and co-workers feedback to continuously improve.
• R - Showing RESPECT: We will treat others in a respectful and compassionate manner.
• Greets patients, visitors and co-workers in a warm, friendly manner and uses hallway and elevator etiquette.
• Treats everyone as if he or she is the most important person in the facility.
• Makes eye contact and acknowledges others.
• Allows patients and visitors to enter and exit elevators first.
• Walks visitors and patients to their destinations.
• Does not discuss patient and organizational information in public spaces.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with co-workers.
• Shares knowledge and expertise with co-workers regarding the process or procedure required to carry out specific duties and responsibilities.
• Acts as a resource for co-workers.
• Provides information that is pertinent to the situation.
• Uses easily understood and appropriate language.
• Listens to the needs of patients, families and co-workers and responds in a timely and sensitive manner.
• Demonstrates verbal and nonverbal communication that is sensitive to the diverse workforce and communities we serve.
• I - Acting with INTEGRITY: We will be fair, honest, transparent and trustworthy in our decisions and actions, always adhering to the highest ethical standards.
• Actions and decisions support the needs of our patients, employees, the organization