Occupational Therapist | St. Rita's Medical Center Outpatient

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

This is a PRN position

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Occupational Therapists are responsible for providing patients with treatment to help them develop and improve their ability to complete everyday tasks related to their job and daily life. They perform patient evaluations and re-evaluations establish patient treatment plans based on the referral from the physician/referral source (if required) and document the patients care and direct supportive staff regarding treatment process. This may involve outpatients inpatients pediatrics and off-site locations.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews physician referral patients condition and medical history to determine occupational therapy treatment needs.
• Performs and documents patient evaluation re-evaluation and develops treatment and discharge plans per department policies and procedures/protocols
• Plans and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy treatments to patients.
• Designs and constructs special equipment for adaptation of individuals work and living environment.
• Plans programs involving activities practice in functional pre-vocational vocational homemaking skills activities of daily living and sensory motor activities.
• Reviews progress and modifies treatment goals and plan of care as appropriate. May be involved with patient care conferences as appropriate.
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Responsible for overall management of patient cases including communication and coordination of care with treatment team.
• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities.
• Orients instructs and directs the work activities of assistants aides students and volunteers.
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.
• Attends and participates in scheduled meetings and in-services and provides in-services to appropriate staff to maintain competency and ongoing education.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire required within 30 days for BSMH required at hire for RSFH)

Work Experience

2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

XDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

XDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

XNeonates (0-4 weeks)

XInfant (1-12 months)

XPediatrics (1-12 years)

XAdolescents (13-17 years)

XAdults (18-64 years)

XGeriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

XPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

XLong-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

XGeneral office environment.

XMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

X May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

XMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

X May be required to use physical restraints.

X May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

XMay be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.

XMay have periods of constant interruptions.

XRequired to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

XProlonged periods of working alone.

Other:

Not applicable to this position

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)x

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)x

Stoop Kneelx

Crawlingx

Climbingx

Balance x

Bending x

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting x

Walking x

Standing x

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

x Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

x Maneuver weight of patients

x Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

x Reach above shoulder

x Repetitive arm/hand movements

x Finger Dexterity

x Color Vision

x Acuity far

x Acuity near

Not applicable to this position

Hazards - Select if a potential hazard for this job.

x Depth perception

x Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

X Exposure to dust/fumes

X Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

X Gaseous risk exposure

Other:

Not applicable to this position

Skills

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry word processing email and records management.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition capabilities and progress.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers physicians patients and families.
• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients the public and other health care professionals.

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize meet deadlines and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality safety and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality of all work related and sensitive information.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with people of various cultural and educational backgrounds

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .