* JOB SUMMARY

* Facilitates restoration of function and prevention of physical disabilities for patients with rehabilitation needs and/or physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.

* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* IDENTIFIES PATIENT REHABILITATION CARE REQUIREMENTS

* By assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift

* integrating patient information to facilitate holistic patient care.

* PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES REHABILITATIVE CARE

* By setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and families

* acting on physician's order and patient need in a timely manner

* documenting interventions and responses

* revising care plans based on patient response.

* PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAM

* By meeting them

* providing educational information in conjunction with direct care providers related to treatments, procedures, and continuing care requirements; answering questions and requests.

* MONITORS DELIVERY OF CARE

* By completing patient rounds

* documenting care

* identifying process improvements leading to desired care outcomes

* intervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care

* reviewing the plan with patients in conjunction with direct care providers

* maintaining ongoing communication with care management regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan.

* ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE

* By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital's philosophy, goals and standards of care; measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards

* making or recommending necessary adjustments

* adhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations and other accreditation standards.

* PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS

* By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases

* by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures.

* RESPECTS PATIENTS

* By recognizing their rights

* providing emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual support

* maintaining confidentiality.

* MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT

* By complying with procedures, rules and regulations

* calling for assistance from support personnel, keeping patient rooms and therapy areas in a neat and orderly fashion

* cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.

* ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT

* By following manufacturers' instructions

* troubleshooting malfunctions

* processing requisitions for repair

* maintaining equipment inventories

* evaluating new equipment and techniques.

* MAINTAINS SUPPLIES INVENTORY

* By checking stock to determine inventory level

* anticipating needed supplies

* placing and expediting orders for supplies

* verifying receipt of supplies

* using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

* MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

* By attending educational workshops

* reviewing professional publications

* establishing personal networks

* participating in professional societies

* maintaining BLS

* attending required annual in-services

* attending at least 80% of staff meetings

* documenting professional development on associate education record

* conducting annual learning sessions in collaboration with clinical educator, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement.

* CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORT

* By accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and/or leader when the need arises.

* PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM

* By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events

* acting as a preceptor for new associates or students

* communicating performance outcomes and results

* responding to change in a constructive, positive manner.

* QUALIFICATIONS

* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Education

* Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required

* Work Experience

* 1 year of acute care experience preferred

* Licenses / Certifications

* Occupational Therapist license required

* Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required