JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist

DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation Services

REPORTS TO: Rehabilitation Services Director

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Occupational Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Position requires travel around a 50-mile radius of Cody. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Current WY licensure

EXPERIENCE

Two years OT experience preferred. New graduates will also be considered.

SKILLS

Ability to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others. Ability to comply with all Cody Regional Health procedures that are job related and consistent with business necessity. Ability to effectively communicate with patients and provide competent care as appropriate to the ages of the patients served by this position. Ability to understand medical terminology applicable to communication and record keeping.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

BLS, valid drivers’ license

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Completes initial patient evaluations
  • Assures presence of physician order in medical record
  • Completes evaluation per physician order, including recommended treatments, making changes with physician approval
  • Performance and documentation of initial evaluation within established departmental guidelines for timeliness
  • Obtains thorough patient history through subjective interview and review of available objective information
  • Designs a specific plan of care following determination of patient needs and revises as appropriate through ongoing assessment during treatment of patient or with reports of progress from occupational therapy assistant
  • Formulates short term/long term goals based on results of evaluation, complete with time frames
• Patient Treatment
  • Communicates treatment plan clearly and effectively to occupational therapy assistant
  • Treatment procedures follow established departmental policies and procedures, physician orders, and established plan of care
  • Pertinent objective and subjective information regarding treatment is documented
  • Documentation is completed per hospital and departmental policies and procedures and reimbursement guidelines.
  • Responsible for care of equipment; economic use of supplies, linens and utilities and cleanliness of department equipment used in the treatment of patient
  • Charges are accurately prepared, based on treatment provided
• Supervision of support staff and occupational therapy assistant
  • Notifies others of changes in patient’s schedule or condition
  • Instructs staff in delegated tasks
  • Provides appropriate feedback to staff regarding performance
  • Delegate tasks to support staff and occupational therapy assistant based on State Practice Guidelines
• Communicates verbally and written with other hospital employees, physicians, patients/families, and other agencies
  • Physician progress notes completed accurately and in a timely manner
  • Contacts appropriate staff based on change of patient condition
  • Patient and family education is thorough and timely, with a written program provided as necessary
• Participates in care conference and in services
  • Attends as assigned per Director
  • Presents information in and organized and fluent manner
  • Has established goals for patient and/or presentation of information
• Enhances job function through personal and professional development
  • Demonstrates activity to impact change within department and within other systems involved in job function
  • Seeks professional development to benefit department and personal/professional growth
  • Stays current on new trends and developments in occupational therapy by survey of literature
  • Presents to others in the department, information learned during continuing education and self-study
• Enhances job and department function through program development and promotion and participation in facility committees.
  • Will participate in one hospital committee to impact change at departmental and facility levels.
  • Will work collaboratively with director, department personnel, and other facility staff to promote internal and external program development.
• Follows policies and procedures at Cody Regional Health.
  • Maintains confidentiality, upholds patient rights and freedoms.
  • Attends and contributes as appropriate to mandatory education, departmental staff meetings, continuing education and other in-services.
  • Knows and follows policies relating to infection control.
  • Conforms to all other policies and procedures of the facility.
• Hospice Services
  • Therapy Services will provide education and training to hospice patients, families and staff within the scope of practice for the greater palliation and management of hospice patients and families that Spirit Mountain Hospice serves. Therapy services (PT, OT, and SLP) will be available on after hours and weekends to assist the hospice team, if needed, to provide for the greater comfort and safety of the patient and caregivers.