|
POSITION SUMMARY
Develops and administers occupational therapy treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation of
physically disabled patients and to maximize function and independence. Directs patient
participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance. Facilitates the
learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*
1. Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient
served (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric).
2. Demonstrates competence, awareness, and sensitivity of the physical, emotional, and sociopsychological needs of infants through geriatrics.
3. Conducts occupational therapy evaluations. Demonstrates skill in appropriate selection,
administration and interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessments using
age specific criteria for each age population served.
4. Develops and implements an occupational therapy treatment plan according to a valid
prescription and in accordance with policies and procedures.
5. Establishes a plan of care for each patient including mutually established goals, taking into
account patient age and educational level. Progress toward goals will be documented and
reported to the physician per departmental and applicable regulatory policy.
6. Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records according to departmental protocols
and demonstrate basic competency for completing accurate billing and electronic
documentation.
7. Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize departmental equipment safely and
appropriately for patient care activities.
8. Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety
standards.
9. Demonstrates professionalism in clinical practice. Understands and abides by ProMedica�s
mission and values in all interactions with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
10. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all
age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive
impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies.
11. Provides oversight and mentoring for OTA�s, students and volunteers.
12. Participates in program development, performance improvement projects and other
committees as assigned.
13. Manages and maintains productivity standards as established by the department.
14. Provides occupational therapy in a variety of clinical settings and may be required to travel
between ProMedica locations.
15. Performs other duties as directed.
|
