St. Joseph Medical Center

Houston, Texas, United States

Pool Occupational Therapist

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center
Posted Date: 5/4/2021

JOB SUMMARY:

Assesses and treats patients with physical disorders. Plans treatment programs relevant to physical dysfunction. Performs appropriate Occupational Therapy evaluations. Designs and implements appropriate treatment plans based on the analysis and interpretation of evaluation results. Maintains proper documentation. Reports all appropriate data to patients record. Serves as a resource person to other health team members. Participates in case conferences and quality assurance activities. Assists with inservices, and contributes to the development of staff education and orientation programs. Responsible for personal and professional development. Participates in creating and maintaining an atmosphere which supports the SJMC St. Joseph Mission, value and SPIRIT. Consistently provides positive customer service.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center.

2. Follows the St. Joseph Medical Center Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).

3. Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment.

4. Administers patient care by developing and carrying out treatment plans, based on the integration and interpretation of evaluation finds concerning physical, functional, muscular strength, motor function and ambulation skills. In doing so, observes and interviews patients, reviews medical histories including physicians diagnoses and prescription, and administers detailed sensory and manual testing.

5. Determines appropriate therapeutic exercises such as functional training and muscle re-education; and administers or monitors the application of therapy.

6. Establishes short and long term therapy goals and based on evaluations, formulates treatment plans consistent with goals

7. Selects from a variety of occupational therapy activities ADLs, Cognitive Training, Strengthening Endurance Training and Family Training.

8. Participates in discharge planning with physicians, nursing, and social services personnel to ensure patients have appropriate assistance and continuation of rehabilitation at home or in other care setting.

9. Prepares and maintains appropriate patient records on a regular basis including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, daily work sheets, communicates with other team members and ensures that documentation is charted in the patients record appropriately.

10. Completes a daily manual worksheet on services provided for billing purposes.

  1. Contacts and schedules patients for appointments.

  1. Ensures the patients safety when using modalities and equipment, by inspecting equipment before use, monitoring use, and reporting any deficiencies.

  1. Assigns patient care duties to Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides.

  1. Assists with the orientation and training of new clinical staff.

  1. Instructs patients and families in appropriate home programs, and discusses and gives appropriate assistance to patient for the continuation of rehabilitation at home.

  1. Participates in activities of the department, such as inservices, hospital conferences and research projects.

  1. Oversees the supervision of students when they provide patient care, treatment, and services as part of their training.

18. Supportive of the compliance program set forth by IASIS and demonstrated by:

  1. Upholds the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance.
  2. Adheres to and helps to enforce all compliance policies relevant to his/her area.
  3. Assures timely compliance education as requested by the Regional Compliance & Safety Officer and/or through corporate initiatives.

19. Sets an example to all staff in their daily activities.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Work Experience:

Work requires a professional level of knowledge acquired through the completion of a Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree program in Occupational Therapy, in order to perform Occupational Therapy evaluations, and design and implement treatment programs. New graduates and experienced therapists are eligible for hire.

License/Registration/Certification:

Current Texas license as an Occupational Therapist.

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification required

Education & Training:

- Graduates of an accredited Bachelors of Occupational Therapy degree program, Masters of Occupational

Therapy or Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program are eligible for hire.

- One year experience preferred but new graduate will be accepted.

Skills:

  • Technical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills relevant to area in order to effectively communicate with physicians, health team members, patients and families.
  • Ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision, in order to independently carry out the duties of the position.
  • Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Additional languages preferred.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Ability to use judgment in the planning and execution of occupational therapy programs and supervision of support personnel. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and occupational therapy treatments in order to administer appropriate therapies. Analytical skills necessary to evaluate the patients physical and functional status established therapy goals, observe, and document the patients progress and condition.
  • Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

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