What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network?
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JOB SUMMARY
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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.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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IDENTIFIES PATIENT REHABILITATION CARE REQUIREMENTS
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By assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift
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integrating patient information to facilitate holistic patient care.
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PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES REHABILITATIVE CARE
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By setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and families
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acting on physician’s order and patient need in a timely manner
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documenting interventions and responses
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revising care plans based on patient response.
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PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAM
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By meeting them
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providing educational information in conjunction with direct care providers related to treatments, procedures, and continuing care requirements; answering questions and requests.
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MONITORS DELIVERY OF CARE
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By completing patient rounds
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documenting care
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identifying process improvements leading to desired care outcomes
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intervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care
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reviewing the plan with patients in conjunction with direct care providers
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maintaining ongoing communication with care management regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan.
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ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE
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By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital’s philosophy, goals and standards of care; measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards
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making or recommending necessary adjustments
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adhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations and other accreditation standards.
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PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS
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By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases
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by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures.
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RESPECTS PATIENTS
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By recognizing their rights
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providing emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual support
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maintaining confidentiality.
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MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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By complying with procedures, rules and regulations
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calling for assistance from support personnel, keeping patient rooms and therapy areas in a neat and orderly fashion
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cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.
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ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
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By following manufacturers’ instructions
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troubleshooting malfunctions
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processing requisitions for repair
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maintaining equipment inventories
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evaluating new equipment and techniques.
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MAINTAINS SUPPLIES INVENTORY
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By checking stock to determine inventory level
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anticipating needed supplies
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placing and expediting orders for supplies
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verifying receipt of supplies
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using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
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MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
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By attending educational workshops
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reviewing professional publications
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establishing personal networks
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participating in professional societies
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maintaining BLS
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attending required annual in-services
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attending at least 80% of staff meetings
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documenting professional development on associate education record
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conducting annual learning sessions in collaboration with clinical educator, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement.
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORT
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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.
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PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM
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By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events
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acting as a preceptor for new associates or students
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communicating performance outcomes and results
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responding to change in a constructive, positive manner.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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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.
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Education
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Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
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Work Experience
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1 year of acute care experience preferred
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Licenses / Certifications
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Occupational Therapist license required
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Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
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