Occupational Therapist (Part-time)

Clinical Practice

• Completes appropriate assessment per physician's orders and diagnosis.
• Develops individualized treatment plan including time-based functional goals.
• Affirms reassessment of the patient and modification of treatment plan according to objective findings.
• Communicates directly with physician regarding any requests for changes to physician prescribed therapy.
• Safeguards prescription current.
• Oversees and supervises patient treatment planning with therapy assistants.
• Fulfills practice act and regulatory guidelines for assistant supervision and patient management.
• Begins discharge planning at the time of evaluation.
• Incorporates skills learned at continuing education/in-services into daily practice.
• Utilizes a variety of appropriate evidence-based treatment techniques through individualized treatment planning to optimize outcomes.
• Instructs patient/family in therapeutic activities, provides hand-out materials when appropriate, and documents in the medical record.
• Communicates with patients and families in a way that is professional and appropriate to their level of understanding and need.

Department Operations

• Mets productivity expectation for assigned area.
• Proactively seeks to assist others when personal caseload is less than productivity expectation.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in managing caseload on a daily basis.
• Accepts responsibility/accountability and performs daily support activities when those personnel are not available.
• Actively and appropriately participates in meetings, program development, special projects, performance improvement, etc.
• Mets all defined deadlines (license, CPR, mandatory ins., TB).
• Holds self accountable for all information related to policy and regulatory guidelines presented in meetings, in-services, in writing and verbally.
• Follows team norms consistently for communication.
• Makes clear expectations when giving direction to support personnel.
• Collaborates with all disciplines/ancillary personnel to effectively manage patients.

Documentation

• Adheres to department policy times frames for completion of all paperwork (evaluations, notes and D/C summary).
• Completes within established guidelines, all documentation related to patient assessment tools used for outcomes and or regulatory compliance.
• Includes appropriate detail in documentation to support all billing charges and completes it in a timely fashion to meet payor requirements for prior authorization and continuation of treatment.
• Completes content of all documentation appropriate for diagnosis and condition (i.e. objective functional measures, special tests and minutes).
• Sigs/cosigns documentation appropriately per practice act and policy.

Professional Development

• Maintains professional membership and is encouraged to participate in organizational activities and meetings.
• After attending continuing education, presents an in-service that will enhance staff knowledge and skills, improve patient management, patient outcomes and promote fiscally responsible patient management.
• Serves as a clinical resource related to rehabilitation therapy for other staff throughout the organization and community.
• Maintains knowledge of clinical practice through literature review.
• Provides supporting reference articles when presenting in-services, case presentations, etc.
• Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the department: Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

Organizational Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Education And Experience

• The knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of Bachelor, Master's or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapist licensure in the State of Indiana.
• No previous experience is required.
• Previous acute medical care is beneficial.