Reports to the Clinical Manager. Performs all duties of an Occupational Therapist and serves as a resource to staff, rehabilitation teams and Interns. Participates in departmental programs and activities and serves as a role model of quality clinical practice.
MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
- MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
- VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
- SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
Provides occupational therapy procedures for patients to restore function, prevent disability and maximize potential and quality of life by:
- Performing the Essential Functions outlined in the job description of an Occupational Therapist I.
Serves as a resource to staff, rehabilitation teams and Interns by:
- Participating in the orientation of new Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Aides.
- Participating in the development of new patient care programs and/or revising existing programs.
- Presenting in-services to staff and students.
- Serving as Clinical Instructor of occupational therapy Interns.
- Communicating with other Occupational Therapists, Managers and Coordinators informally or in formal meetings as needed.
Supports the department by:
- Overseeing and keeping records of equipment maintenance and department supplies.
Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:
- Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:
- Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
- Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
- Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
- Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
- Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
- Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
- Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
- Complies with established organization and department policies.
- Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:
- Leverage innovation everywhere.
- Cultivate human talent.
- Embrace performance improvement.
- Build greatness through accountability.
- Use information to improve and advance.
- Communicate clearly and continuously.
Education and Experience
- The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree of Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of occupational therapy. Requires national registration in occupational therapy and a license to practice occupational therapy in Indiana (or demonstrated eligibility). At least two years of recent clinical experience is required.
Knowledge & Skills
- Requires the ability to effectively use all evaluation tools, modalities, exercise equipment, ADL aides, and splinting/orthotic materials typically used to provide occupational therapy.
- Demonstrates the interpersonal skills needed to communicate in a tactful, sincere, effective manner with patients, families, healthcare professionals and various Hospital staff.
Working Conditions
- Works in a patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, and certain undesirable patient care activities.
- May be exposed to bio-hazards and normal hazards encountered in a community environment.
Physical Demands
- Requires the physical ability, stamina, visual acuity, and manual dexterity (i.e. to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods of time, push wheelchairs/carts, lift or pull patients or supplies, lift and transfer patients, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.
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