Occupational Therapist-CHT

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Job Summary

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to principles and practices of occupational therapy. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides direction and supervision to Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs in the area of patient care.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values : Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference

Performs appropriate initial occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, and designs an occupationaltherapy plan of care

Demonstrates working knowledge of diagnoses / conditions seen in occupational therapy

Selects, performs, and interprets the results of OT examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems

Performs and interprets standardized evaluations appropriate for the patient

Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the OT treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care

Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment.

Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, and cultural background

Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services

Revises the treatment plan as indicated

Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan, and participates in patient dischargeplanning

Demonstrates working knowledge of various Occupational Therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity in theimplementation of these therapy techniques

Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach forcoordinated quality care

Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the treatment area andself

Reassesses patient status in response to treatments and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated

Provides information regarding discharge and follow-up services as indicated which may include a referral to other community resources.

Participates in patient and family education process

Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-termfunctional outcomes

Completes the Plan of Care and Patient / Family Education Flow Sheet

Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient / family / caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis / condition

Provides educational material to patients / families as indicated

Complies with departmental policies for documentation

Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit components

Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible andtimely manner

Long-term and short-term goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified time frame

Treatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain information regarding treatment progression

Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized.

Meets the team / department productivity standards

Complies with established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity.

Provides supervision / mentorship to Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants

Exercises sound judgment in delegating task to Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs

Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial manner

Provides supervision to Occupational Therapy students as assigned

Participates in student orientation and provides effective learning experiences, feedback and timely evaluation

Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled

Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner

Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Completes charge / productivity sheet and enters charges in an accurate and timely manner

Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members.

Completes chart review audits as assigned in a timely manner

Complies with department policies and procedures.

Establishes annual goals related to competency, sustainability, advocacy and specialization with supervisor

Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals

Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision

Demonstrates working knowledge of diagnosis specific physical, health, and medical issues appropriate to the level and field of training and incorporates knowledge into treatment planning / work activities.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of diagnosis specific cognitive and intellectual issues appropriate to level and field of training and incorporates this knowledge into treatment planning / work activities.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of diagnosis specific social, emotional, and behavioral issues appropriate to level and field of training and incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning / work activities.

Participates in community events / activities

Participates in and supports GHS / UMG sponsored educational opportunities.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an NBCOT-approved Program

Experience - Three (3) years of experience

In Lieu Of

NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

Specific Acceptable Credentials (if applicable)

SC OT Licensure from the Board of OT Examiners or OT Compact Commission.

CHT Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

NA

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Hand Center - Greenville

Facility

2243 Hand Center - Greenville

Department

22431000 Hand Center - Greenville-Practice Operations

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