Occupational Therapist-Full-Time

Marshall Health Network•Point Pleasant, WV

About The Position

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to perform the following duties: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time. QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE: Pleasant Valley Hospital is committed to providing excellent service to our customers. Each and every interaction with your customers becomes an opportunity to serve. Every employee is accountable for delivering an excellent customer experience. Pleasant Valley Hospital's Standards of Performance pertain to: Attitude, Phone Etiquette, Customer Waiting, Call Lights, Wayfindings, Privacy and Facility Appearance. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. EXPOSURE CATEGORY: Category II. Tasks that involve some exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Requirements

Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Graduate from an approved school of Occupational Therapy.
Hold current state certification as Occupational Therapist.
Current BCLS (CPR) certification.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to maintain control and respond calmly and positively during crisis situations (ie. Code Blue).
Knowledge occupational medicine, occupational therapy interventions, anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of physical and occupational therapy machine operation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience preferred.
Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides instructions and training/supervision for the occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, and occupational therapy students.
Observes and evaluates treatment affect. Recommended change to physician, if needed.
Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided reassessment, as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescents and geriatric patients and the general patient populations.
Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of occupational therapy interventions.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.
Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
Maintains records pertinent to the personnel and operation of the department.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
Participates and maintains performance improvement activities for the department and organizational CQI activities.
Meets current documentation standards and policies.
Participates in educational staff performance improvement inservices. Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members. Participates in guidance and educational programs.
Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (OTA, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Aides, etc).
Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating Department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain within budget guidelines.
Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
Participates in infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety and fire safety programs.
Adheres to dress codes; appearance is neat and clean.
Completes annual educational requirements.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Maintains regulatory requirements, including JACHO, state and federal regulations and standards.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled. Completes work within designated time.
Wears identification while on duty.
Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion.
Attends committee, CQI and management meetings as appropriate.
Performs other duties that may be assigned.
Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.
Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on quality improvement teams.