Activities Therapist-PD

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes and provides activities and therapy programs on inpatient unit as requested to do so by Director/Manager. Provides a wide range of therapeutic activities through which the patients can rehabilitate, learn alternative coping strategies and enhance self-esteem.
• Accurately records each patient's progress in accordance with The Joint Commission and Medicare standards.
• Group Therapy will be implemented each business day. Group Therapy will be implemented in conjunction with other disciplines as needed, or independently.
• Coordinates daily therapeutic activities for patients admitted to VMU, S1 & those with an activity therapy order on other units.
• Coordinates one on one intervention for patients that are unable to tolerate group therapy.
• Daily group notes capturing participation and tolerance are to be recorded.
• Each patient's plan of care will be individualized with objectives, goals and interventions.
• Attends and participates in AM rounds, Treatment Planning and other program meetings.
• Coordinates any findings with that of the other treatment team members to produce a comprehensive, individual discharge plan based on the individual's strengths and weaknesses.
• Employs good judgment in designing an aftercare plan that is suited to strengths and weaknesses of the individual patient.
• Identifies potential clinical problems with patients and brings these issues to the attention of the Physician and the team.
• Is alert to the development of any clinical emergency, if found reports this to the Charge Nurse and Physician promptly.
• Incorporates the hospital's mission, vision, values and promotes the patient-centered care model in everyday practice.
• Promotes Plane Tree Philosophy within the therapeutic milieu.
• Coordinates the monthly Plane Tree Buffet on S1 and assists patients in hosting guests.
• Collects and analyzes monthly MTP audit data and reports findings to Chairperson and Nursing Director.
• When on S1 the activity therapist will adhere to our policy for Dress Code, to include wearing a wireless panic alarm pendant while on duty, at all times. * (Refer to Dress Code policy)
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Demonstrates professional work behavior by following Service Standards and Success factors.
• Complies with departmental organizational policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree preferred in allied health field or 2 years of work experience Psych related area. Certification as an Activities Therapist is preferred. Requires ability to extract and interpret information.

The following are required; BLS (certification), CP (certification), typing, record keeping, word processing, and basic medical terminology.