Occupational Therapist - 9936 (806784)

Embraces the Select Medical Way and Core Values of the Company:• We deliver superior quality in all that we do• We treat others as they would like to be treated• We are results oriented and achieve our objectives• We are team players• We are resourceful in overcoming obstaclesOne of our 4 Key organizational results is to Keep our Patients and Each Other Safe:Select Medical is an organization where patient safety and employee safety are a priorityThis focus on safety is applicable to all business lines and levels of careTo those of us who work for Select Medical, these are more than wordsPutting safety first allows us to provide superior care for our patients and provides a work environment where each employee is expected to take care of themselves and each other by making safe choices, using equipment provided, identifying work place hazards, adhering to safety policies and procedures and reporting risks or hazards as soon as possible" Promotes Patient and Employee Safety – Focused on 10 Foot Circle of Safety and displays safety awareness in all of the below key areas:• Safe Patient Handling• Materials Handling• Infectious Diseases• Slips/Trips and Falls• Work Environment Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctualityAssesses patient’s level of functioning upon physician ordersPlans and implements the appropriate treatment based upon assessmentParticipates in the interdisciplinary team processParticipates in discharge planning for each patient including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipmentCompletes appropriate documentation according to Department policy and proceduresSupervises Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantsSupervises OT and COTA students in the application of theory and techniques of Occupational TherapyAssists with new staff orientationSupervises students or other staff members competentlyDisplays a “customer service” attitude toward patients, visitors, and other staff members at all timesPromotes an ethic of continuous quality improvement in all matters associated with the position, and documents specific quality assurance implementationIs effective, efficient and appropriate in evaluating each patientCompletes initial evaluation in the patient’s chart according to policyEvaluates appropriate areas based on the patient’s diagnosis and information gathered from the medical recordSelects and accurately administers appropriate evaluation proceduresBases individualized treatment plan on results of the evaluation process along with patient and family stated goalsSeeks out resource materials and utilizes fellow staff members for treatment ideas and techniques appropriate to the patientCommunicates with patients and/or family members at their level of understandingShows initiative to collaborate with other team members to provide the best patient careCompletes proper coverage information for scheduled absencesCompletes all necessary documentationCompletes daily progress notes within defined timeframeWritten independent treatment program and/or family caregiver training recommendations provided as appropriate and documented when not appropriateMaintains flexibility in scheduling patients and is cooperative in resolving conflictsShows an interest and understanding of importance for all scheduled conferencesAttends team conferencesProvides pertinent information and collaborates with team members in an appropriate mannerGoes through all the appropriate steps in the discharge planning processProperly issues or recommends equipment to patient/family member and documents it when appropriateDocuments training and use of equipment with patient and/or familyDocuments discharge dispositionReflects discharge plan in treatment planDiscusses discharge plans at staff meetings, with patient and/or family, and at family conferencesDemonstrates good safety techniques regarding patient, self, others, and equipmentObserves patient confidentialityInstills confidence in team members, patients, and familiesBudgets time and sets prioritiesPerforms all other duties as assigned