Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead

POSITION PURPOSE

Completes all Functions and Responsibilities ofan OccupationalTherapist as well as the day-to-day operational responsibilities of the Site where assigned.Works under the supervision of the Manger of AmbulatoryPM&R.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates staff work schedules and monitors attendance.Provides input to other managers and supervisorsregardingstaff schedules and staffingneeds

Resource person to staff in clinical and operational matters.

Orients and trainsnew staff.

Screen and expedite patient scheduling to meet departmental guidelines including facilitating scheduling interdisciplinary patients.

Monitors documentationreportsandtimelycharge submissions.

Makes recommendations andassistsin planning and implementing departmental space and programs.

Responsible tomaintainadequate supplies for daily operations.

Facilitates problem resolution including patient relationsissue medical and other emergencies.

Responsible for equipment and space maintenance and repair issues.

Provides direct patient care withallocatedtime for site leadership functions.

Works to coordinate volunteers.

Liaison to other health care personnel.

Conducts performance appraisals after SDL approval.

Assistsand supports in the Corrective Action process.

Participates ininterviewprocess fornew staff.

Assistsand supports analysis of financial operations.

Other duties as requested byServiceDelivery Leader.

Behavesin accordance withthe MissionVisionand Values ofTrinity Health SystemSt. Joseph MercyHospital.

Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.Approachesconflict in a constructive manner.Helps toidentifyproblems offer solutions andparticipatein theirresolution.

Maintains the confidentiality of informationacquiredpertaining topatient physicianscolleagues and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only amongappropriate personnelinappropriatelyprivate places.

Behavesin accordance withtheCode of Conduct Service Excellence Standards andtheMissionVisionand Values ofTH-SJMH.

Assumes responsibility forperformanceof job duties in the safest possible manner to assure personal safety and that of coworkers and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practicesimmediatelyto management.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Education:Graduate from accredited school ofOccupationalTherapy

Experience:3-5 years of clinical experience with some supervision of other staff preferred.

Certification/Licensure:Licensure asan OccupationalTherapist in the State of Michigan

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The required skills and abilities of the physical therapist.

Knowledge of therapy operations therapeutic treatment and management skills requiredtlead and direct subordinate personnel.

Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients families staff members and other health care personnel.

Skills necessary to plan and prepare work schedulesdeterminework priorities and procedures problemsolves withpatients andstaffandmakesrecommendations of changes based on information gathered.

Able to react quickly in sudden unplanned situationsin order toprevent or minimize injuries to patients and/or staff.

Able to walk and stand for up to 75% of the workday.Able to lift push and pull weights with an effective force ofapproximately 40-60pounds (with or without mechanical devices or other personnel) as needed.

This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilitiesthe specializedjob functions and the essential requirements of this job.It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties responsibilities or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under theAmericanswith Disability Act the Michigan Handicappers Act orSJMHSsReturn to WorkProgram.