Occup Therapist Opt 3 - Inpatient Therapy - Hamilton - Resource

Kettering Health is a notforprofit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with highquality care for every stage of life. Our serviceoriented mission is in action every day whether its by providing care in our facilities training the next generation of health care professionals or serving others through international outreach.

Kettering Health Hamilton

• Kettering Health Hamilton formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital has been serving the Hamilton community for over 90 years.
• Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area serving patients fromFairfield Oxford Cincinnati Middletown and surrounding communities.
• KH Hamilton offerings include maternity emergency the most advanced wound healing in Butler County and a range of outpatient services.
• In 2020 KH Hamilton received an A from the Leapfrog Group a national patient safety watchdog ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Fullservice community hospitallicensedfor203 beds.
• In 2020 KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:
  • Americas 250 Best Hospitals
  • Americas 100 Best Pulmonary Care
  • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award 2020

The Occupational Therapist is a licensed professional who evaluates and treats patients in accordance with state and national practice acts. In cooperation with the referral source provides therapy evaluation to determine the extent of the symptoms and/or functional limitations relevant to the diagnosis. Develops treatment plan that is targeted and adjusted to decrease or eliminate the symptoms and functional limitations. Major tasks and duties include but are not limited to: direct patient care day to day patient scheduling supervision of Occupational therapy assistants and students consultation with physicians and other team members documentation in the electronic medical record quality assurance and performance improvement(QAPI) clinical education guest relations and billing for patient services rendered and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of occupational therapy required.
• Bachelors Masters or Doctorate required.

Required Licenses

• Ohio United States Occupational Therapist
• Must be licensed by the State of Ohio

Required Skills

• CPR certified.
• Ability to evaluate formulate plan of care and perform therapy treatments in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Ability to delegate appropriate treatment activities to supportive personnel.
• Knowledge of and ability to use therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn documentation in electronic medical record.
• Has good interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask.

Specific Job Functions

• Interprets medical history and performs a functional and comprehensive evaluation for adolescent adult and geriatric populations
• Establishes an appropriate treatment plan based on the evaluation findings the patients individual goals and current needs.
• Develops goals which are objective measurable realistic and in keeping with the patients goals.
• Demonstrates sound clinical decisions and clinical competence in implementing modifying and progressing therapy utilizing evidence based techniques to meet the individualized patient goals.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient family physician and other caregivers. Includes patient family and caregivers in the treatment process as appropriate.
• Documents evaluations treatment progress notes and/or discharge notes in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with the KHN documentation policy. Utilizes clear concise language for documentation. Completes other necessary documentation including but not limited to daily charges and recertification letters for outpatients in a timely and accurate manner.
• Documentation meets standards of CMS HFAP and other regulatory agencies
• Meets the quality improvement and assurances standards of department including but not limited to: patient/family education and timeliness of discharge notes in accordance with KHN documentation policy.
• Maintains/exceeds acceptable level of productivity based on current departmental standard. Prioritizes caseload/schedule based on patient acuity and departmental needs assisting coworkers as needed. Accepts and completes assigned responsibilities and routine tasks in a timely manner.
• Seeks opportunities for professional growth through literature review participation in professional groups inservices and continuing education. Provides clinical supervision of OT and/or OTA students OTA staff rehab aides and volunteers. Seeks and accepts constructive suggestions and implements changes when needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to work as a team member toward achieving department goals.

• NBCOT Registration Preferred