Overview:
The Occupational Therapist provides assessment of patients to determine the need for occupational therapy services. Performs occupational therapy patient evaluation per provider referrals and maintains communication with the referring provider. Designs occupational therapy plans of care to integrate patient/family goals, treatments, outcomes, and provider care plan. Provides, educates, and supervises occupational therapy interventions per plan of care. Identifies and addresses educational, psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of the patient and family. Responsible for the supervision of occupational therapist assistants and support staff in compliance with regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities:
Occupational Therapy Patient Evaluation, Treatment Interventions, and Education
- Assesses patient for appropriate occupational therapy evaluation and/or treatment.
- Completes occupational therapy evaluation and establishes plans of care, taking into consideration age, cognitive level, socioeconomic status, and support network.
- Determines appropriate interventions to improve patient function.
- Provides patient education regarding lifestyle improvements, home exercise programs, body mechanics, safety, and infection control.
- Meets regulatory and payer requirements by documenting patient evaluation, interventions and plans of care.
- Maintains ongoing communication with referring provider to ensure consistent plan of care and treatment interventions across all disciplines.
Staff Supervision and Staff/Community Education
- Supervises and educates Occupational Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Techs according the State of Iowa Regulatory Standards.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
- Assists with or supervises educational activities within the organization as needed and appropriate.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Post Graduate Degree
Experience:
None required
Depends upon specialized care, including pediatrics, lymphedema, acute rehab, or occupational health.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current and valid license in the State of Iowa as an Occupational Therapist
BLS within 3 months of hire
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of Occupational Therapy Modalities
Accountability
Adaptability
Collaboration skills
Good communication skills written & verbal
Flexibility
Customer/patient focused
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to manage priorities/deadlines
Motivation
Multicultural sensitivity
Planning and organizing skills
Problem-solving and analytical ability
Professionalism
Relationship management
Self-Development
Teamwork
Microsoft Office proficiency
Epic knowledge
Experience with specialized therapy equipment appropriate to specialized care. (i.e. Graston Techniques)
Other: