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Staff Occupational Therapist Duties

  • Achieve advance clinical competency in UE splinting.
  • Implement ADL techniques and fabricate adaptive equipment for increase modified independence.
  • Provide accurate assessments/evaluation on rehabilitation patients.
  • Work contingent for Beaumont home care and at SNF's.
  • Perform screens & evaluations for upper & lower extremity splints.
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Staff Occupational Therapist Requirements

Staff occupational therapist requirements can be divided into basic requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in staff occupational therapist job postings.

Requirements
  • Must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Must be licensed in the state of employment
  • Must have at least 2 years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist
  • Must have experience working with patients of all ages
Required Soft Skills
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a team
  • Ability to develop and implement treatment plans for patients
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Empathetic and patient-focused approach to therapy
  • Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and treatment plans

Staff Occupational Therapist Description Example 1

Full Job Description

**UNAC has been recognized as the collective bargaining representative for this position. Kaiser Permanente and UNAC will bargain to establish contractual terms covering this position. Until such time as bargaining is completed, this position is not covered under the terms of any existing collective bargaining agreements between Kaiser Permanente and UNAC.*

Responsible for the occupational therapy of patients under the direction and supervision of the Rehabilitation Services.

UNAC/UHCP (United Nurses Association of California/Union of Health Care Professionals) is the collective bargaining representative of Rehab Services positions in Northern California effective 9/26/2021.
Essential Responsibilities:

+ Evaluates patients, interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction. Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals. Initiates discharge planning for occupational therapy.

+ Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient. May delegate a portion of the treatment program to the appropriate supportive personnel. Coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate. Provides advice and education to patient and family.

+ Regularly assesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, the need for modifying goals and treatment. Discharges patient from occupational therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from occupational therapy. Provides accurate, timely documentation of occupational therapy patient management. Demonstrates progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.

+ Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Notes:

+ This position will include a rotation to other units of the hospital based on operational needs.

+ This position includes a weekend rotation which may result in 3 weekend days per month.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ N/A

Education

+ Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a bachelors or masters degree with certification in occupational therapy or foreign-trained equivalent by date of hire.

License, Certification, Registration

+ Occupational Therapist License (California) required at hire

+ Basic Life Support required at hire

+ National Provider Identifier required at hire

Additional Requirements:

+ Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ N/A

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Staff Occupational Therapist Inpatient Medical Psych Unit - 24 hrs Benefit Eligible

LOCATION: Fremont, California

REQNUMBER: 1118619

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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Staff Occupational Therapist Description Example 2

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Under the supervision of the site Team Leader or Supervisor, performs OT evaluation and treatment patient care duties as appropriate.

+ Communicates effectively with patients, coworkers, physicians, and other system employees as needed regarding patient care needs and adequately documents all aspects of patient care.
+ Supervises/delegates to Assistant, and tech as appropriate.

+ Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Master's Degree, preferred.

+ Current State of Michigan Registration and National board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

+ Patient care setting with potential exposure to communicable disease. Limited noise, temperature fluctuation and dust are possible.

This position is Grade Level G28.

Overview

Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a

$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites

including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and

other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system

now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one

of the nation's oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the

health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region's

major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and

remaining Michigan's fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical

education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing

in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,

pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visit HenryFord.com.

Benefits

Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or

making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry

Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice

Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are

dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance

and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an

employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program

(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Staff Occupational Therapist Description Example 3

Full Job Description

Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills.
Detailed responsibilities:

* Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition including type and frequency of treatment.

* Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the healthcare team as well as the patient/family.

* Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support resources.

* Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards. Mentors peers and students.

* Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.

Competencies and skills:

Essential:

* STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.

* CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.

* ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.

* RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.

* DOCUMENTATION: Provides written/electronic record of details of patient care as appropriate to position, certification and skills.

* EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: Communicates effectively with various audiences using the most appropriate method for the situation.

* PROBLEM SOLVING: Ability to identify, analyze and effectively solve problems.

* PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"

* CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS: Applies knowledge of clinical standards, policies, and procedures relevant to function and organization.

Education:

Essential:

* Accredited Program

Education specialization:

Essential:

* Occupational Therapy

Credentials:

Essential:

* BLS Certification

* Occupational Therapy License - FL

* BLS American Heart E-Card

Education equivalent experience:

Essential:

*

Other information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.

Working conditions:

Essential:

* Bending and Stooping 80.00%

* Climbing 40.00%

* Keyboard Entry 80.00%

* Kneeling 60.00%

* Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 80.00%

* Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%

* Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%

* Lifting or Carrying 75 lbs Non-Patient 40.00%

* Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%

* Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%

* Pushing or Pulling 75 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%

* Reaching 80.00%

* Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg 80.00%

* Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 80.00%

* Running 40.00%

* Sitting 80.00%

* Squatting 80.00%

* Standing 80.00%

* Walking 80.00%

* Audible Speech 80.00%

* Hearing Acuity 80.00%

* Smelling Acuity 40.00%

* Depth Perception 80.00%

* Distinguish Color 80.00%

* Seeing - Far 80.00%

* Seeing - Near 80.00%

* Bio hazardous Waste 60.00%

* Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60.00%

* Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60.00%

* Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 80.00%

* Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 80.00%

* Cytotoxic Chemicals 60.00%

* Dust 80.00%

* Gas/Vapors/Fumes 60.00%

* Hazardous Chemicals 60.00%

* Hazardous Medication 60.00%

* Latex 80.00%

* Computer Monitor 80.00%

* Domestic Animals 60.00%

* Fire Risk 40.00%

* Heating Devices 60.00%

* Magnetic Fields 40.00%

* Moving Mechanical Parts 80.00%

* Needles/Sharp Objects 60.00%

* Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60.00%

Organizational Profile:

Since the opening of the one-story, 100-bed Memorial Hospital in 1953, the South Florida community has benefited from caring and compassionate healthcare at Memorial Regional Hospital. Today, with 553 beds and as the flagship facility of Memorial Healthcare System, Memorial Regional Hospital is one of Florida's largest and most sophisticated hospitals, offering leading-edge care and technologies. Services include:

+ Medical and Surgical Services

+ Emergency Room and Level I Trauma Center

+ Memorial Cancer Institute

+ Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute

+ Memorial Neuroscience Institute

+ The Family Birthplace

+ Women's Services

+ Wasie Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

We are also home to a team of dedicated professionals, all of whom deliver nationally recognized, award-winning care. Memorial Regional Hospital has received Press Ganey's Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Satisfaction (Inpatient Behavioral Health) for three consecutive years, has been recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, and for the last seven years has received the Gold Plus Achievement Award from the American Stroke Association.

**_Disclaimer:_** _This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification._

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
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