OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for interpreting all referrals information, evaluating, adjusting, updating, and discharging the treatment of all patients in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code section 4755.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

Maintains on-going competency. Develops patient plans of care and ensures adherence through effective delegation where appropriate. Keeps the UD informed of any significant problems or concerns. Responds to patient/family complaints. Orients new personnel to charts, forms, and documentation requirements. Provides peer review of job performances on a regular basis. Assists with the quality improvement program by reviewing, recommending, or implementing quality improvement processes as needed or as directed. Assists with compliance of facility operations with federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Consistently communicates with all patients, families, customers, and other personnel in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner. Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the department and responds positively to changes in workflow. Promotes teamwork by demonstrating willingness to assist others in meeting the needs of all individuals and collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team and other departments throughout the organization. Complies with infection control and safety policies. Completes annual competency requirements. Consistently communicates requests, suggestions, concerns, or problems to the appropriate personnel. Consistently completes assigned responsibilities in the required time frame and accepts additional duties and responsibilities as requested by UD. Consistently maintains a professional appearance. Maintains Aultman standards of confidentiality, including the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation. Supports strategic organizational goals. Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times.

REQUIREMENTS

Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills; strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to stimulate new ideas and create a positive work environment. Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of occupational therapy evaluation and treatment procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and use of evidence-based practice.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to this position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an AOTA accredited school for Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed by the Ohio OT, PT, AT board as an Occupational Therapist.
• Certified through the National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapists.
• Current BLS certification.
• Basic computer skills.

AGE-APPROPRIATE CARE

Colleague is accountable to provide customer service with age groups encountered in the departments general client population, including the use of appropriate interventions, communication, and skills to match the age and/or abilities of the patient/family.

AACH HEALTH CARING STANDARDS/VALUES

1. Greet customers, visitors, and Colleagues immediately with a smile, warm greeting, and introduction, calling them by name if possible.
2. Exceed the expected and anticipate the unexpected by asking, "Is there anything else I or a fellow Colleague can do for you?"
3. Always provide a comforting, timely, caring departure or discharge, and always say thanks for allowing us to serve.
4. Integrity, openness, and fairness in all you do.
5. Teamwork.
6. Individual creativity.
7. Innovation.
8. Compassion and caring.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Hours of operation with shifts as assigned, including occasional overtime, on-call, or off-shifts (evenings and/or weekends) scheduled as necessary. Lunch and break periods must be coordinated with other staff members to ensure patients receive appropriate interventions. Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day. Subject to emergency and other crisis situations. Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours (see attached Physical Requirements Addendum for details). Subject to travel in inclement weather.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

PURPOSE: To identify specific functions, job requirements, and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

Check all factors that are present as essential job requirements and check whether the factor is performed.

O = Occasionally = 0-33% of the work shift or 0-32 repetitions. F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions. C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions. N = Not essential job requirement.

INPATIENT SETTINGS

• Standing: F
• Standing: C
• Walking: F
• Walking: F
• Lifting (70 pounds): O
• Lifting (70 pounds): F
• Carrying (70 pounds): O
• Carrying (70 Pounds): F
• Pushing (70 pounds): O
• Pushing (70 pounds): N
• Climbing with (70 pounds): N
• Climbing with (70 pounds): C
• Stooping/Bending: F
• Stooping/Bending: C
• Twisting/Turning: F
• Twisting/Turning: C
• Kneeling/Squatting: F
• Kneeling/Squatting: O
• Crawling: N
• Crawling: C
• Reaching Up/Reaching Forward: F
• Reaching Up/Reaching Forward: C

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Performing patient care responsibilities as required.

INPATIENT: Hazardous Exposure Category I OUTPATIENT: Hazardous Exposure Category II