Occupational Therapist

Purpose of Position:

Assess the needs of referred patients who have limited abilities established; develop and/or maintain the ability to complete daily functions and tasks concentrating on physical, mental, social and emotional sources of disabilities to improve quality of life. Will be responsible for occupational therapy services for Acute Care, long term care and Primary Care Clinic (outpatient) referrals. Will also be responsible for the direction, development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the activities program in our long term care facility, in our Acute Care swing bed program. 

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values.  Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions:

• Provide therapy services defined in treatment plans to maintain daily living and work skills

• Provide direction, development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the activities program in the long term care facility and swing bed program

• Direct the contribution to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities and interests/preferences of each resident/patient including scheduling of activities, both individual and groups, implementing and/or delegating the implementation of the programs, monitoring the response and/or reviewing the response to the program of the resident/patient and making revisions as necessary

• Assist patients to improve decision-making, perceptual skills, sequencing, coordination, etc.  

• Recommend restorative or safety adaptations, provide patient education and guidance to family members

• Cooperate with physicians, case managers, and other professionals in planning and conducting therapy leading the health restoration of the patient

• Evaluate patient progress, report and document

• Perform other duties as assigned

Personal Traits:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride.  Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Knowledge of regulatory and practice standards of occupational therapy
• Knowledge of assistive technology

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork.   All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills.   All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance.   In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly.  Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below: 

• Skill at working effectively with occupational therapy programs
• Skill at integrating therapy goals 
• Above average interpersonal and communication skills

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirements:

∙Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment

∙Sit less than half the workday

∙Stand and/or walk more than half the workday

∙Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach

∙View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time

∙Lift or carry unaided less than 25 pounds

∙Push or pull using up to moderate force

∙See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions:

∙Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazrd or other harmful substances

∙Minimal travel is required (less than 25% of the time)

∙Travel is required via large aircraft

∙Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft aircraft