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Essential Job Responsibilities

• Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility isidentifiedto a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality) S (Service) P (People) G (Growth)F (Financial).

• Staff will provide patient care treatment and services within the scope of their license certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.

• Provides patient care. (Q)

• Assistsoccupational therapist in treatment planning and conducting evaluation procedures.

• Assiststhe occupational therapist in treating patientsutilizingmodalities therapeutic exercise assistive devices and functional activities.

• Provides verbal and/or written feedback to primary occupational therapistregardingall significant observations or changes in the patients condition reaction and response to treatment.

• Aids the occupational therapist in estimating equipment and supply needs and mayparticipatein the acquisition and inventory of these items.

• Provides coverage of patients in the absence of other staff.

• Documentspatients status and progress according toestablishedinternal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines. (Q)

• Communicates with otherappropriate peopleto integrate OT treatment as necessary or as directed. (Q S)

• Participates in educationalprogramfor patientspatientsfamilies and health care workersregardingtreatment procedures functional activities and home programs.

• Participates in patient care conferences asrequested.

• Participates in various meetings and in-services as assigned. (QP)

• Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control.(Q)

• Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations. (F)

• Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training orientation) within the Mary Free Bed system asrequested. (F S)

• Supports program operations as assigned. (Q S P G F)

• Functions aspatientadvocate. (S)

• Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardwareto meet job responsibilities.(Q)

• Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patientscoworkersand members of the community. (S)

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as clinical instructor for occupational therapist assistant students.Supervises teaches and evaluatesskillsof students and volunteers.Communicates with participating universitiesregardingskill levels of students.(S P G)

• Functions as a resource person inareaof expertise. (S G)

• Participates in program development and/or research activities as assigned.(Q G)

• Participates in orientation and training of new staff.(Q P)

• Assistsinmaintainingclean and orderly treatment areas. (S)

• Wellembrace all people by:

Treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Opening more doors to opportunity forotherto succeed.

Growing talent and people.

Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve regardless of origin race religion disability sexualorientationor socioeconomic status.

Taking actionagainst discrimination.

Honoring our differences and how to collaborate.

Educating staffpatientsand the communities we care for.

Restoring Hope andFreedomtogether.

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards ofbehaviorsas well as encourages coaches and monitors the sameinteam members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute byidentifyingproblems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible;participatesin departmental efforts tomonitorand report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Graduateofan accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

• Licensure with the State of Michigan.

• The physical ability to lift position and transport patients with physical impairments.

• Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels:

• None (No specific requirements)

• Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)

• Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position:None

Traverse or move around work location:Occasionally