Occupational Therapist - OP Physical Therapy - FT DAYS

Qualifications

Required: Current Oregon licensure as an Occupational Therapist or eligibility
and evidence of application for licensure; computer literacy skills.

Lic/Reg/Cert: Current Oregon licensure as an Occupational Therapist or
eligibility and evidence of application for licensure.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands

Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, and reach frequently. Possesses physical
agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to
unexpected patient care needs.  Must be able to see, hear and speak with or
without assistive devices. Must be able to lift 50 pounds during patient
mobility occasionally and 25 pounds or less frequently utilizing proper body
mechanics. Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing,
and speaking in person or on telephone.  Proficiency in executive functional
skills, including planning, organization, focusing attention, flexible
thinking/problem solving, memory, self-monitoring and juggling of multiple tasks

Essential Job Functions

* * Under valid referral process, carries out an individualized program of
occupational therapy, including assessment, treatment, planning,
implementation, education, and effective communication to maximize a
patient’s progress toward achieving functional goals.
* Provides direct patient care within scope of practice. Seeks excellence in
practice by utilizing evidence-based or best practice techniques. 
* Has knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs
of the population age groups that will be receiving services. Is kind and
welcoming to all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, sexual
orientation, socio-economic status, or other factors.
* Provides counseling to patients and patients’ families/caregivers about
results of testing and recommended treatment options.  Involves patients
and families in goal setting and treatment decision making process.
* Appropriate supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistant, with regular and
timely communication.
* Appropriate use of Rehabilitation Aides.
* Continuously monitors patients’ functional needs and progress, adjusting
plan of care as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
* Clear, concise, and timely documentation including evaluation, plan of
care, daily treatments, progress notes and discharge summaries.
* Clear and timely documentation of other conversations with or regarding
patients (e. g. telephone encounter to document any discussions with
patients, providers, vendors, etc.)
* Demonstrates integrity through compliance with insurance regulations,
accountable billing procedures, judicious use of patient’s resources, and
HIPAA rules.
* Maintains good efficiency through effective use of downtime that occurs
through patient no shows and/or cancellations.
* Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, Quality
Improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
* Supportive to ancillary staff. This includes clear communication with front
office staff and compliance with department procedures for scheduling,
cancellations, no-shows, and any other duties primarily associated with the
front office.
* Encourages innovation by enhancing professional growth and development of
self and others through participation in educational programs, in-services,
and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.
* Communicates in a kind and respectful manner to maintain a positive working
relationship with all health professionals, ancillary staff, patients, and
caregivers/family.
* Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.

Marginal Job Functions

* Serves as Clinical Instructor for Occupational Therapy students at various
stages of their education. 
* Allows observation by and provides mentorship to high school or undergraduate
students. 
* Promotes the profession and Sky Lakes organization through participation in
in-services to residents or other hospital departments, and participation
community education events. 
* Performs other duties as assigned.