Outpatient Hand & UE Occupational Therapist

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in a variety of inpatient and /or outpatient areas as assigned. Collaborates proactively with interdisciplinary treatment team members. Acts as a mentor for staffs and students. Works collaboratively with unit resources in assessing program needs as well as educational needs of staff. Serves as a catalyst to promote the achievement of departmental goals. Performs other clinical, teaching and administrative duties as required. Serves as positive ambassador for all Rehabilitation Services.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. Clinical
• 1.1 Able to interpret physician referral recognizing skill level required with any patient diagnosis.
• 2. Comprehensive Patient Care
• 2.1 Utilizes Assistant and support staff, students, and volunteers appropriately in the delivery of patient care.
• 3. Clinical Supervision
• 3.1 Appropriately delegates responsibility to Level I therapists, therapist assistants, clinical students and support staffs. Maintains appropriate and compliant level of clinical supervision and documentation review/co-signature ? ensures that information sharing and teaching are an integral part of daily interactions.
• 4. Documentation
• 4.1 Maintains concise and accurate patient care documentation and billing in accordance with system, hospital and department policy and regulatory requirements.
• 5. Education
• 5.1 Demonstrates participation in professional development. Stays informed of current developments in the field by attending department in-services.
• 6. Administration
• 6.1 Uses equipment in a safe and effective manner, and instructs other staffs in same. Reports malfunctioning or missing equipment to Supervisor and takes corrective action to remove from use.
• 7. Career Ladder
• 7.1 Has completed successful Career Ladder Application and been awarded Career Ladder advancement by Career Ladder Review Board, and/or meets established criteria for achieving Level II status. Adheres to department requirements for demonstrating such standards.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and B.S. degree

EXPERIENCE

Requires three (3) years experience with experience relevant to the position being applied to. Internal candidates must successfully complete department career ladder application process if applying from Level I. Exceptions to this requirement may only be made with a Manager's recommendation and Department Head approval.

LICENSURE

Must maintain a current unencumbered license or temporary permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist in CT. All newly hired employees must have current BLS certification or obtain within two months of hire.

SPECIAL SKILLS

The individual should demonstrate age-specific knowledge in basic anatomy and physiology, psychology and Occupational Therapy theory, evaluations, and treatment techniques to be applied to a diverse patient population. Observation skills, communication skills (both verbal and written), and an ability to work with patients, families and other providers in a synergistic manner are essential. Excellent interpersonal, clinical and organizational skills. The individual should also be willing and able to assume increased responsibilities as required.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

May require exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous materials and communicable diseases; long periods of standing and walking; lifting and positioning of patients. The worker must be able to stand, walk, talk, hear, lift, push, pull, reach, stoop, kneel, climb and perform repetitive motions, of the wrist, fingers or hands., The worker is subject to inside environmental/atmospheric conditions such as poor ventilation and is also subject to hazards, such as exposure to chemicals., The worker must be able to operate various exercise equipment, whirlpools, ultrasound and electrical stimulation equipment., The worker must be able to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and /or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to, 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects or the human body., Functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case by case basis. Incumbents as well as external and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case-by-case basis.