Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Occupational Therapist is a registered professional who evaluates, plans direct and administers programs of occupational therapy upon referral by the physician. He/she will deliver services consistent with the policies and procedures of the Inpatient Rehab Center.

Employment Qualifications Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited program. Successful completion of Connect Care modules pertinent to IRC, with a minimum score of 84%. Experience: Clinical experience is preferred but new graduates will be considered Licensure, Registration, or Certification: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of South Carolina.

Essential Job Functions Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses seen in Occupational Therapy. Performs accurate evaluations, tests, and measurements. Documentation should reflect the need for skilled intervention and the continued need for therapeutic services. Identifies short and long-term goals, and rehabilitation potential, and estimates the necessary length of Occupational Therapy intervention. Selects appropriate therapeutic procedures and treatment diagnosis that supports medical and rehab necessity, therefore maximizing patient outcomes. Consults with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to design the plan of care and goals. Demonstrates basic skill level in the delivery of Occupational Therapy procedures. Reassesses patient status on an ongoing basis and revises goals and treatment plans as indicated. Participates in discharge planning. Teachers communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to achieve Occupational Therapy goals. Documents all aspects of assessment planning, FIM, Quality Indicators (CMS), and treatment in the medical record in a timely and quality manner. Ensures adequacy of physician's orders and appropriateness of diagnosis. Completes patient charges in a timely/accurate manner. Understands CPT codes and regulations associated with them including - the 8-minute rule; non-timed procedures; appropriate use of groups, concurrent and co-treatments as defined by CMS for inpatient rehab facilities. Adheres to Bon Secours St. Francis Health rules, regulations, and policies; assists in monitoring quality improvement, infection control, and safety standards. Notifies supervisor of problems with current processes and helps to develop and implement corrective action to ensure departmental effectiveness. Provides supervision of occupational therapy assistants, students (as assigned), and rehab attendants; provides orientation of new personnel, students, and/or volunteers; facilitates staff development/competency programs; participates in the staff retention and recruitment activities. Participate in inter and intra-departmental in-service training; participates in process improvements as directed by supervisor; alerts supervisor of problems identified with departmental processes and assists in rectifying problems and creating new processes as indicated; attends meetings as requested by supervisor. Attends staff meetings to revise policy, discuss problems, continuing education, etc. Participates in task forces or other hospital-wide committees as requested by supervisor. Acts as a liaison between other departments, medical staff, etc. Prepares, presents, and participates in educational programs as assigned by supervisor. Assists in marketing and program development activities for IRC. Monitors occupational therapy supplies and equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of age-appropriate interactions with customers. Achieves and maintains BLS certification. Adheres to standard precautions/isolation protocol and infection prevention policies. Adheres to Bon Secours St. Francis rehab professional behavior policy. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. Provides patient care to adults and geriatrics.

Other Job Functions Will abide by a standard of practice and code of ethics for licensure of the state in which he/she practices. Maintains professional development by participating in the literature review, current trends, professional affiliations, in-services, meetings, conferences, lectures, etc. Provides excellent customer service for internal and external customers. Participates in process improvement education and activities as requested. Maintains professional behavior and knowledge of current OT practice according to standards and policy. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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V.Working Conditions

Frequently subject to varying and unpredictable stressful situations. The individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. Requires judgment/action which could result in the death of the patient. Occasionally perform emergency care. Handles emergencies and crises. Works in a patient care area where there is little exposure to dust, dirt, noise, and the like. Be able to operate a computer to implement orders and communicate information. Any duties that are required to maintain good patient care and maintain the safety of the area. Frequent public contact. The staff has access to storage areas with minimal risk medications while performing job duties as assigned. Handles oxygen and may disconnect oxygen from the portable tank and insert it into the wall oxygen. The amount of oxygen will be determined by handoff communication or review of physician orders.