Description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for evaluation, planning, treatment and consultation. Services include teaching dail living skills, developing perceptual-motor skills and sensory integrative functioning; developing play skills and prevocational

and leisure capacities; designing, fabricating or applying selective orthotic and prosthetic devices or selective

adaptive equipment. Utilizing therapeutic activities to enhance functional performance. Administering and

interpreting test. Administering these specific modalities; hot/cold water, hot/cold packs, neutral warmth, quick

icing, paraffin to the hand. Consulting in the adaptation of the environment for the handicapped. Services will

be provided individually , in groups or through medical, health, educational and social systems. Maintaining

documentation requirements per established guidelines.

Requirements

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 1-15%

Walking - 16-31%

Standing - 16-31%

Bending/Squatting - 16-31%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 16-31%

Other Physicial/Environmental Demands

Transfer patients at varying levels of assistance:

Supervision - Requires visual assistance only.

Minimal Assistance - Patient can perform 75% or more of physical activity; therapy staff performs 25% or less.

Moderate Assistance - Patient performs between 50% to 75% of the physical activity; therapy staff performs between 25%-50% of the task.

Maximal Assistance - Patient can perform 25% or less of the physical activity; therapy staff performs 75% or more.

Total Assistance - Patient can not perform any of the physical activity; therapy staff performs 100% of the task.

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Mission, Service, and Values

Supports the Mission, Service, and Values of the organization.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

T.J Pledge

I Will Show Compassion

-see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.

-recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters

-show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times

-be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer

I Will Cooperate With Others

-maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior

-listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake

-never underestimate the power of an apology

-refrain from blame and judgment

-bring a sense of calm to stressful situations

I Will Collaborate With Others

-value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together

-treat others in a way that I would like to be treated

-participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health

-foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults

-speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates

-value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole

-meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job

I Will Communicate

-smile - at everyone

-always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction

-follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away

-escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination

I Will Adapt To Change

-be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge

-embrace change and set the example for those around me

-accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over

-manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed

I Will Be A Champion

-serve with passion

-view myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly

-take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area

-go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers

-dare to make a difference and be exceptional

-constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health

-speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited school in Occupational Therapy.
• Current BLS certification.

Minimum Work Experience

• Zero or more years in the field of Occupational Therapy.

Required Licenses

• [Kentucky, United States] Occupational Therapists
• Current license with the KY board of Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises the occupational therapy department staff in accordance with KY Occupational Therapy Board regulations.
• Performs appropriate assessment, re-assessment, treatment and discharge per physician orders/referral/plan of care.
• Completes documentation within policy time parameters. Ensures that all documentation is complete and dies not require reminders and/or excessive time to complete paperwork.
• Demonstrates competency with therapy intervention modalities, adaptive equipment and manual techniques.
• Establishes a safe therapy environment and operates equipment within standard guidelines.
• Involves patient, family and team members in plan of care and provides information, teaching and education based on identified need.
• Follows policy for consent or treatment, release of medical information, confidentiality and appropriate awareness of suspected abuse and take measures to document/report then accordingly.
• Employee binder up to date with competency forms, TB skin test, mask fit test, BLS and license.
• Assist with caseload management when you plan to be off and/or when caseload varies (do not seek out other areas to assist).
• Promotes a professional and positive image at times with coworkers, patients, families and other departments.
• Has met goals established for this year.