Occupational Therapist-Full-Time

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to perform the following duties:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.

The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

1. Provides instructions and training/supervision for the occupational

     therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, and occupational

     therapy students. 

1. Observes and evaluates treatment affect. Recommended change to

     physician, if needed.

1. Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to

     the therapy requested and provided reassessment, as per policy. 

     This includes pediatric, adolescents and geriatric patients and the

     general patient populations.

1. Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and

     evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching

     as appropriate.

1. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of occupational therapy

     interventions.

1. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.

     Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family.

1. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains

     department cleanliness and safety.

1. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves

     patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

1. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and

     administrative team.

1. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs

     are met and hospital policy is followed.

1. Maintains records pertinent to the personnel and operation of the

     department.

1. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under

     stressful situations.

1. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and

     with other departments.

1. Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in

     patient care and performance improvement activities.

1. Participates and maintains performance improvement activities for

     the department and organizational CQI activities.

1. Meets current documentation standards and policies.

1. Participates in educational staff performance improvement

     inservices.  Assists with orientation and in-service training for

     certified department staff members.  Participates in guidance and

     educational programs.

1. Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to

     supportive staff (OTA, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational

     Therapy Aides, etc).

1. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating

     Department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate 

     action to remain within budget guidelines.

1. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely

     basis.

1. Participates in infection control, departmental equipment training

     and organizational safety and fire safety programs.

1. Adheres to dress codes; appearance is neat and clean.

1. Completes annual educational requirements.

1. Maintains regulatory requirements.

1. Maintains regulatory requirements, including JACHO, state and

     federal regulations and standards.

1. Reports to work on time and as scheduled. Completes work within

     designated time.

1. Wears identification while on duty.

1. Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion.

1. Attends committee, CQI and management meetings as appropriate.

1. Performs other duties that may be assigned.

1. Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and

     Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.

1. Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.

1. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.

1. Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on

     quality improvement teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Graduate from an approved school of Occupational Therapy.  Hold current

state certification as Occupational Therapist.  Current BCLS (CPR)

certification.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.  Additional

languages preferred.  Strong written and verbal skills.  Basic computer

knowledge.  Ability to maintain control and respond calmly and positively

during crisis situations (ie. Code Blue).  Knowledge occupational medicine, occupational therapy interventions, anatomy and physiology,  Knowledge of physical and occupational therapy machine operation.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:

Pleasant Valley Hospital is committed to providing excellent service to our customers.  Each and every interaction with your customers becomes an

opportunity to serve.  Every employee is accountable for delivering an

excellent customer experience.  Pleasant Valley Hospital's Standards of

Performance pertain to:  Attitude, Phone Etiquette, Customer Waiting, Call Lights, Wayfindings, Privacy and Facility Appearance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive

motion and environment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the

position without compromising patient care.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category II.  Tasks that involve some exposure to blood, body fluids or

tissues.