Staff Occupational Therapist/CHT - AVALA Hospital - RH317

Summary

TheOccupational Therapist is responsible for patient evaluation, treatment, recorddocumentation and teaching of therapeutic programs. The therapist is also responsible foraccurate and effective communication with referral sources, patients and thesupport staff. Finally, the therapist isresponsible for direct supervision of the clinical support team. Provides treatment, care and safety ofpatients regardless of race, creed, age (e.g. infants, children, adolescents,adults, geriatrics, ages 0 120 years) gender or disability without bias orprejudice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provideevaluation for clients not limited to joint assessment, musculoskeletalfunctions, sensorimotor skills, functional and work abilities.

Developa treatment plan based on data collected as well as implement, monitor, andmodify plan to achieve goals.

Provideoccupational therapy techniques not limited to ROM, joint mobilization,massage, myofascial release, desensitization techniques, dressing changes, andjob simulation.

Utilizethermal and electrical physical agent modalities not limited to providinghot/cold packs, fluidotherapy, paraffin/contrast baths, ultrasound,phonophoresis, TENS, NMES, iontophoresis.

Fabricatecustom splints, select/order adaptive devices/equipment, and train client in use.

Communicateeffectively with staff regarding client's condition, and also may include theirphysician, rehab nurse, case manager, employer and family members to ensureconsistent quality occupational therapy services.

Providea written status report to referring physician each time client is to see theirphysician and when is a workman's comp case to other appropriate parties.

Participatesin administration of the assigned facility as requested by the Director of HandTherapy.

Maintainsa working knowledge of current rehabilitation techniques and procedures,including knowledge of therapeutic equipment, proper operation and maintenance.

Practicesoccupational therapy in accordance with all company policies which shall alwaysrepresent currently approved methods and standards of practice as defined bythe American Occupational Therapy Association.

Practicesin compliance with the currently approved and published guidelines ofProfessional Conduct and Codes of Ethics of the American Occupational TherapyAssociation.

Maintainsconfidentiality of all current and former patients as defined by companypolicy.

Deliverspatient care under the referral of a physician licensed to practice in theState of Louisiana.

Administersoccupational therapy techniques relative to indications, precautions andcontraindications.

Administersoccupational therapy treatment with regard to patients social, psychologicaland emotional status.

Documentsthe patients medical record on the initial visit and all subsequent follow-upvisits in a professionally acceptable method, using Cerner our current EMRsystem.

Reportsany and all changes in the patients condition to the referring physician.

Assistthe support team in maintaining a safe and comfortable working environment.Reports problems and suggestions to the Director of Hand Therapy.

Directlysupervises all patient care provided by any member of the support team

Administersappropriate charges for services rendered based on the company standard feeschedule.

Core Competencies

ActionOrientation - Targets and achieves results, overcomes obstacles, acceptsresponsibility, establishes standards and responsibilities, creates aresults-oriented environment, and follows through on actions.

Communications - Communicates well both verbally and in writing. Effectively conveys andshares information and ideas with others. Listens carefully and understandsvarious viewpoints. Presents ideas clearly and concisely and understandsrelevant detail in presented information.

Creativity/Innovation - Generates novel ideas and develops or improves existing and new systems thatchallenge the status quo, takes risks, and encourages innovation.

CriticalJudgment - Possesses the ability to define issues and focus on achievingworkable solutions. Consistently does the right thing by performing withreliability.

CustomerOrientation - Listens to customers, builds customer confidence, increasescustomer satisfaction, ensures commitments are met, sets appropriate customerexpectations, and responds to customer needs.

InterpersonalSkills - Effectively and productively engages with others and establishestrust, credibility, and confidence with others.

Leadership - Motivates, empowers, inspires, collaborates with, and encourages others.Builds consensus when appropriate. Focuses team members on common goals.

Teamwork - Knows when and how to attract, develop, reward, and utilize teams to optimizeresults. Acts to build trust, inspire enthusiasm, encourage others, and helpresolve conflicts and develop consensus in creating high-performance teams.

Professional Requirements

Adheres to dress code policy.

Completes annual education requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements.

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled,completes work within designated time.

Wears identification while on duty, usescomputerized punch time system correctly.

Completes in-services and returns in a timelyfashion.

Attends annual review and departmentin-services, as scheduled.

Attends staff meetings as scheduled, reads andreturns all monthly staff meeting minutes.

Represents the organization in a positive andprofessional manner.

Actively participates in performance improvementand continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Complies with all organizational policiesregarding ethical business practices.

Communicates the mission, ethics and goals ofthe hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.

Promotes professional growth of subordinates bysharing knowledge and/or directing them to sources if information appropriateto given situation. Utilizes journals, books, etc. to learn and/or improve newtechniques and equipment.

Assists other staff members in performing anyduty that enhances the delivery of patient care.

Advanced Orthopedic and SpineCertification Requirements

(CR.1c) As partof the Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification, at a minimum, the Programdirect-care staff, must have eight (8) hours of education specific to theProgram scope, initially, and at least annually thereafter.

(CR.1e) As partof the Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification, staff possess adaptabilityto processes as related to up to date best practices, collaboration betweendepartments, compliance with protocols/processes, communication, cooperationand exceptional customer service.

Within 90 daysof hire or, if currently employed, within 90 days of signing the jobdescription, must adhere to:

• Orientation of Advanced Orthopedic and SpineCertification
• In compliance with the Program educationrequirements
• Completed department specific competencies

Regulatory Requirements

BS degree or higher from an accredited schoolof physical or occupational therapy.

Current Physical Therapy or OccupationalTherapy License as required by the state regulatory agency.

CHT certification preferred. Must be interestedin pursuing CHT Certification while eligibility requirements are met.

Minimum of one year clinical experience in handtherapy preferred.

BLS certification required.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English,both verbally and in writing.

Basiccomputer knowledge.

Physical Demands

The physicaldemands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talkand hear. This position is very active and requires repetitive motions, standing,walking, bending, kneeling and stooping all day. The employee must frequentlylift or move items weighing up to 100 pounds.