What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Hughston?
Position Title: Occupational Therapist
Supervisor Title: Director
POSITION GOAL To perform occupational therapy/hand therapy treatments, evaluations and related services established by state law.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
? Plans and administers occupational therapy (OT) treatments for patients referred by qualified physicians.
? Observe and become aware of progress of patient, discuss with physician as necessary.
? Record progress notes on a daily basis.
? Instruct patients in home exercise programs and provide written instructions as appropriate.
? Fabricate splints, braces, hand and wrist covers. Etc to support hand therapy treatments as required.
? Provide for a comfortable, orderly, clean and safe clinic environment.
? Comply with all national and state guidelines as required by law.
? Provide effective and ethical intervention to promote healing and restore function.
? Participates in educational opportunities to maintain licensure and facilitate the highest standard of practice.
? Assign work to and instruct Rehab Aides
? Communicate progress, both written and verbal to patient, physicians and lead therapist as necessary
HUGHSTON RESPONSIBILITIES
? Utilize effective communication skills (written and verbal) interacting with co-workers, other clinic employees, supervisors, and outside vendors.
? Promote The Hughston Clinics role in the community by greeting and interacting with all patients, families, visitors, vendors, and guests in a courteous and respectful manner.
? Provides support or relief for other staff as needed.
? Demonstrates confidentiality in all aspects to include both patient and non-patient issues.
? Reflect THC values and is sensitive to THCs ethical and compliance principals in his/her daily activities.
? Promote resolution of concerns and conflict by routing through correct mechanism or resolving the situation.
? Able to prioritize daily functions/tasks
? Display a willingness to put forth effort in problem solving
? Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Functions: Lift and carry 50 pounds, move patients and equipment Marginal Functions:.Reach for and manipulate equipment and patient, visual acuity, hearing and speaking Accommodations: Standard hand clinic equipment provided Environmental Factors: General medical hospital environment OSHA Category: I
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred.
Two (2) years previous OT experience preferred.
Splinting and wound care experience preferred.
Education: Bachelors degree in Occupational therapy required
Special Qualifications: Must have current Occupational Therapy license, State Modalities certification preferred.
Current BLS certification required
Outside Relationship: Maintain excellent working relationship with physicians Interaction With Other Departments: All Hospital and Clinic departments
