Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Classification: Exempt/Salaried

Reports To: Director of Rehabilitation Services

Position Type: PRN

Hours Worked/Shift: Monday - Friday

Date Last Reviewed: August 3, 2023

Summary

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing, and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Essential Functions

1. Directs the Occupational Therapy Department including Occupational Therapy Assistants, Aides, Certification Applicants, and Students.

2. Observes and evaluates treatment effectiveness. Recommends changes to physician, if needed.

3. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, administrative team, patients, and customers.

4. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.

5. Maintains records pertinent to the personnel and operation of the department.

6. Ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.

7. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

8. Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

9. Meets current documentation standards and policies.

10. Participates in educational staff performance improvement in services. Participates in guidance and educational programs.

11. Participates in infection control, departmental equipment training, and organizational safety programs.

12. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Competencies

1. Must have strong written and verbal skills.

2. Moderate computer knowledge.

3. Knowledge of physical medicine, physical agent modalities, anatomy, and physiology.

4. Knowledge of physical and occupational therapy machine operation, maintenance, and repairs.

5. Physically able to meet following physical demands for lifting, vision, hearing, and repetitive motions.

6. Awareness of budget restraints, and assistance with conserving costs.

Position Qualifications

Certifications/Licensures

Working Environment

Minimum Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

Minimum Experience

Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy.

Lift/Carry

0-10 pounds: Occasionally

10-20 pounds: Never

20-50 pounds: Never

50-100 pounds: Never

100+ pounds: Never

Stand: Occasionally

Walk: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Squat/Kneel: Occasionally

Bend: Occasionally

Push/Pull

10-25 pounds: Occasionally

25-50 pounds: Never

50-100 pounds: Never

100+ pounds: Never

Physical Demands

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position accountabilities without compromising patient care or departmental efficiency. However, should it de determined that the employee cannot meet the position accountabilities with or without accommodation, it is the right of GRMC to release the individual under Kansas “Employment at Will” doctrine**

Professional Requirements: Adheres to policies, procedures, and always maintains confidentiality. Attends annual in-services completes annual education in a timely manner. Represents GRMC in a positive, professional manner on the job, electronically and in the community. Complies with all hospital policies regarding ethical business practices; communicates the mission statement & core values of GRMC both on and off the job.