What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at SUNNYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN HOME?
Description
- Address patient’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality.
- Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions.
- Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).
- Teach patients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components.
- Assess patients’ home and other environments and advise on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities.
- Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
- Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
- Observe, note, and report on progress of long- and short-term treatment goals.
- Collect data and document processes followed.
- Documents patient care services according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
- Develops a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.
Work Environment:
Normal lighting levels, temperature ranges, air quality, ventilation and noise levels.
Physical Demands:
- Physical stamina to lift, transfer and assist patients through physical activities.
- Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50lbs. unassisted, including assisting patients when needed.
- Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the phone.
- Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
Work Hazards:
Contact with blood, body fluids and other infectious drainage. Minimal hazards if required Universal Precautions are followed.
Receipt of Copy:
This signature indicates only that the employee has received a copy of this job description document. This document does not constitute an expressed or implied contract of employment and may be changed at any time at the discretion of management. The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of the position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program
- Experience: 2-3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Licenses/Certifications: Current Physical Therapist state license; CPR certification
- Excellent verbal & written communication
- Time management
- Sound judgement & decision making
- Active listening
- Service orientation
- Social perceptiveness
