Job Description - Occupational Therapist/OT Clinical Specialist (260826-50001944)
Job Description
Occupational Therapist/OT Clinical Specialist - (260826-50001944)
Purpose of Position: To evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients utilizing the modalities of Occupational Therapy.
Description
:
- Evaluates new patients, sets objective measurable goals for functional outcome, establishes appropriate treatment programs, and provides documentation of same.
- Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of patient''s impairment and the prognosis for improvement.
- Performs treatment procedures, fabricates adaptive equipment/splints and adapts therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises. Re-evaluates patients, modifies treatment plan and procedures based on patient progress.
- Provides objective, analytic documentation of patient care, patient/family education and communication with other caregivers.
- Communicates effectively with medical/ allied health personnel regarding patient progress, needs, and discharge planning.
- Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to be continued by patient and family.
- Maintains Occupational Therapy equipment and inventory of supplies. Completes purchase orders and submits to manager for approval.
- Provides guidance and direction to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, Aides, and affiliating students.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment programs, quality improvement initiatives, program evaluation, safety, environmental and infection control programs.
- Participates in clinical instruction of Occupational Therapy students as requested.
- Assists in training new personnel as requested by manager.
- Attends meetings as required and enhances professional growth and development through approved participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
- Maintains daily statistical record of patient activity and charges.
- Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital's commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.
Qualifications
:
S18T:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
- Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
- Licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Current BLS
S19T:
For OT Clinical Specialist, must meet all qualifications noted above, as well as the following:
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as a clinical resource for rehabilitation staff in a focused area of clinical expertise; plans and conducts treatment programs for patients.
- Assists management in the planning, development, organization and supervision of the specified clinical specialty area.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
- Documentation of Specialist Certification.
Schedule Details: 40 hrs. Per Week, Rotating Days/Eves, 8a-4p, 8:30a-4:30p, or 9a-5p, Rotating Weekends & Rotating Holidays
Organization
: Cape Cod Hospital
Primary Location
: Massachusetts-Hyannis
Department: CCH-Occupational Therapy
Annual/Hourly: Hourly
Hiring Pay Range: $39.68 - $57.29