Therapist I - Occupational: South - Inpt Rehabilitation

Summary

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

Detailed Responsibilities

• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support resources.
• Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the healthcare team as well as the patient/family.
• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition including type and frequency of treatment.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
• 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.

Essential

Competencies and skills:

• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"
• 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.
• DOCUMENTATION: Provides written/electronic record of details of patient care as appropriate to position, certification and skills.
• 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.
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: Communicates effectively with various audiences using the most appropriate method for the situation.
• CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS: Applies knowledge of clinical standards, policies, and procedures relevant to function and organization.
• PROBLEM SOLVING: Ability to identify, analyze and effectively solve problems.
• 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.

Education

Essential:

• Accredited Program

Essential

Education specialization:

• Occupational Therapy

Credentials

Essential:

• Occupational Therapy License - FL
• BLS American Heart E-Card
• BLS Certification

Essential

Education equivalent experience:

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.

Essential

Working conditions:

• Gas/Vapors/Fumes 60.00%
• Audible Speech 80.00%
• Seeing - Near 80.00%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 80.00%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60.00%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 80.00%
• Domestic Animals 60.00%
• Latex 80.00%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 80.00%
• Hazardous Chemicals 60.00%
• Distinguish Color 80.00%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 80.00%
• Seeing - Far 80.00%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%
• Hazardous Medication 60.00%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60.00%
• Magnetic Fields 40.00%
• Climbing 40.00%
• Walking 80.00%
• Needles/Sharp Objects 60.00%
• Hearing Acuity 80.00%
• Fire Risk 40.00%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%
• Bio hazardous Waste 60.00%
• Heating Devices 60.00%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%
• Sitting 80.00%
• Computer Monitor 80.00%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 80.00%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient 40.00%
• Squatting 80.00%
• Kneeling 60.00%
• Dust 80.00%
• Smelling Acuity 40.00%
• Reaching 80.00%
• Bending and Stooping 80.00%
• Running 40.00%
• Keyboard Entry 80.00%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 60.00%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg 80.00%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%
• Standing 80.00%
• Depth Perception 80.00%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60.00%

Organizational Profile

Memorial Regional Hospital South is the home of Memorial Rehabilitation Institute and provides a wide range of healthcare services to the South Florida region. With 280 beds and 505 employees, Memorial Regional Hospital South offers compassionate care and services such as:

• Memorial Rehabilitation Institute, featuring an 89-bed inpatient program, a comprehensive outpatient program, and more, to get patients “Back to Their MAX”
• Surgical Services
• Emergency Department
• Molecular Laboratory
• Hospice Unit
• Women’s Imaging Center
• Laboratory Services
• Podiatry Residency Program
• Rehabilitation Psychology Department
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Offices

A leader in rehabilitation, Memorial Regional Hospital South has also been recognized by The Leapfrog Group, which has consistently awarded the facility with an “A” Rating for Patient Safety, and by Press Ganey’s Guardian of Excellence Award for emergency room and outpatient Patient Satisfaction.

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.