Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist

Organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps. The Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist serves as a mentor to staff Occupational Therapists and as a clinical instructor for the department. Experience - 3 years experience as an Occupational Therapist Education - Bachelor's Degree Patient Care Evaluates patient functioning and abilities in order to design effective treatment plans that maximize patient care quality. Maintains high quality and accurate documentation on patient progress and goals and develops appointment schedules in a manner that maximizes the positive therapeutic impact for the patient. Treats patients from a holistic perspective by assessing patient needs, designing effective treatment programs, and intervening to promote increased independence in daily living skills. Provides compassionate and caring therapy directed toward improving cognitive, psychological, sensorimotor, developmental, and perceptual functioning. Adapts conventional occupational therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises. Communicates with patient and family members in a caring and compassionate manner on issues regarding patient progress and problems, available home programs, and the therapeutic process. Regulatory/Quality Observes and adheres to quality standards established by the department. Participates in continuous quality improvement programs in order to foster the provision of quality health care services by the department and hospital and ensures that all services are provided with compassion, understanding, and respect for others. Provides suggestions for program development and offers evaluations of existing programs in an effort to increase program performance and identify ways to improve the quality and efficiency of health care service delivery. Assists in providing quality training and orientation for assigned employees. Treats all employees with compassion, understanding, and respect, and strives to enhance performance through cooperative effort and action. Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high quality health care services. Promotes the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance by remaining current with the latest trends in field of expertise through participation in job-relevant seminars and workshops, attendance at professional conferences, and affiliations with national and state professional organizations. Interdisciplinary Teamwork Fabricates adaptive equipment and orthotics that facilitate patient recovery, and instructs patients on the proper use of equipment in an effort to promote the provision of high quality patient care services. Monitors patient progress during therapy, records relevant information regarding therapy, and maintains frequent communications with rehabilitation team members in order to ensure that treatment plans are effective and appropriate. Attends weekly team conferences in order to actively participate in discharge planning. Supervises interns and employees involved in clinical fellowship programs and provides high quality assistance and guidance during the learning process. Conducts and participates in occupational therapy educational programs and training sessions in an effort to share own expertise with others and further the quality of education and personal growth provided to physical medicine and rehabilitation personnel. Other Duties As Assigned Performs other duties as assigned or requested.