What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - PRN position at Saint John's On The Lake?
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program or completion of the AOTA career mobility program, or graduate of a World Federation of Occupational Therapy WFOT-approved occupational therapy program; successful completion of a minimum of six months, Level II Fieldwork experience: successful completion of AOTA Certification Examination for Occupational Therapist-Registered. Current AOTA certification: licensed as an occupation therapist where required by state law.
- Must have CPR/First Aid certifications or become certified in first 6 months of employment.
- Must have effective verbal and written communications skills.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs including at minimum Word, Excel, and Outlook. Working knowledge of EHR systems is preferred.
- Must have the ability to adapt to changing organization needs and work flexible client/resident scheduling capability to meet needs. Takes appropriate risks (actions) in responding to “customer’s needs”. Responds to changing needs without excessive need for set rules or procedures.
- Must have excellent organization and verbal and written communication skills, be dependable, patient, and flexible. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity.
- Must be professional in actions, neat attire appropriate to the position, excellent customer service skills, and desire to work with and serve older adults.
ESSENTIONAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES and ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Consistently achieves established productivity goals
- Evaluate and treat residents
- Secure/interpret physicians’ referral before initiating an evaluation or treatment to understand fully the prescribed treatment.
- Evaluate/review resident’s status to determine therapy need and to effectively plan/implement a treatment program.
- Develop/implement treatment plans to provide residents with appropriate plan of therapy care.
- Record/document evaluation and progress according to Saint John’s and departmental quality indicators, protocols, and generally accepted standards of practice.
- Participate in resident/family education.
- Provide/give support to residents and significant others establishing a rapport to counsel residents and significant others concerning the condition and treatment of the resident.
- Communicate/collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, staff, and community members in order to enhance coordination of service provided and to act as a consultant.
- Participate in staffing/discharge planning.
- Regularly screen residents not currently on caseload to determine potential benefit of therapy intervention.
- Provide staff education/in-services.
- Attending committee meetings.
- Respond with tact and proper conduct when dealing with residents, the public, families, physicians, and fellow employees.
- Assure a safe environment and reduces risks for residents, staff, and visitors.
- Assist in the development and implementation of department policies and programs.
- Work/perform efficiently and effectively supporting Saint John’s and departmental goals in order to provide quality care in a cost-effective manner.
- Maintain/develop a high level of skills and competency in the field of occupational therapy in order to incorporate new skills and technology into the duties of this position.
- Assures that all resident/client rights are always maintained. Reports any violations or suspected deviations immediately, according to Saint John's policy.
- Maintains confidentiality of all department and organizational information.
- Knows and follows existing lines of communication and authority.
- Works tactfully and cooperatively with residents, clients, families, visitors, and staff throughout the organization.
- Attends in-services, meetings, seminars as required and changes schedule or works overtime to meet the needs of the residents.
- Ability to conduct and interpret appropriate occupational therapy assessments and standardized tests in accordance with current best practice standards.
- Develop, collaborate with, and lead therapeutic classes consistent with appropriate jobholder profession and/or experience that meet various resident and employee interests as needed or requested in the wellness department.
- Monitors and follows procedures to maintain Saint John’s facilities safety, cleanliness, and excellent appearance.
- Monitor and clean or arrange for cleaning of all exercise equipment as needed in the department.
- Assures that resident/employee rights are maintained at all times. Reports any violations or suspected deviations immediately, according to Saint John’s policy.
- Ability to maintain a person-first focus, treating others with respect and integrity.
