Overview
Provides patient care by organizing and conducting medically prescribed programs in order to achieve maximum potential. Displays treatment skills practicing within the scope of State Practice Act and in compliance with all rules and regulations with National Board and governing bodies in the state of practice. Promotes growth and development of department by assisting in special projects and/or coordinating activities in patient care programs.
Responsibilities
Safety/Risk Management:
a. Implements treatment programs in a safe manner displaying a variety of treatment skills in specific treatment modalities.
b. Performs patient care to acceptable standards of professional ethics by respecting patient confidences and providing care to all persons without regard to personality or medical problems.
c. Follows proper Policy & Procedure guidelines for Infection Control and completion of incident reports.
d. Performs patient documentation and communicates with other areas in a manner that meets all quality improvement requirements.
Coordination of Services:
a. Assists with marketing and coordinating workshops.
b. Participates in quality improvement/program evaluation activities.
Primary Aspects:
a. Accurately evaluates patient's functional status and relevant medical and psychosocial factors.
b. Establishes appropriate treatment plans using measurable goals.
c. Prioritizes evaluation and treatment procedures to optimize patient outcomes and goal achievement.
d. Modifies treatment or evaluation approaches as appropriate to patient response.
e. Utilizes support staff effectively.
Complex Aspects:
a. Serves as a resource person.
b. Provides appropriate orientation to new staff.
c. Identifies new or updates programs inclusive of determining appropriate policies and procedures, training staff, and monitoring program effectiveness.
d. Acts as a clinical instructor for students.
e. Assists in departmental or special projects as needed.
Communication Management:
a. Provides patient and family education in a clear and concise manner throughout care and at discharge.
b. Completes all necessary written documentation via notes, conferences, charge entries - in a clear, concise, and timely manner in accordance with department policies.
c. Demonstrates ability to orally communicate effectively with other professional, patients, and family members.
Technology:
a. Maintains current knowledge of technical and therapeutic advances, and provides education to others.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Licensure: Current Occupational Therapy license or eligibility within the hiring state, may work under a temporary license up to 90 days.
Experience:
Certifications: Current BLS through the American Heart Association
Other: Must be able to respond to emergency situations
Preferred Certifications: National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
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