Prisma Health Greenville , SC 29617
Posted 2 weeks ago
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Job Summary
Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to principles and practices of Occupational therapy. Participates in operational and clinical functions for the department, hospital and corporation. Provides direction and assistance to Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapy Students, and Therapy Aides in the area of patient care. Complies with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and Joint Commission guidelines. An advanced level of clinical and interpersonal skills are required. Facilitates interdisciplinary treatment team dynamics. Serves as a mentor and primary resource to clinical staff. Added responsibilities for program and staff development will be established in an annual work plan. Behaviours that support the purpose statements of the department and hospital are expected.
Accountabilities
Performs appropriate initial physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations and designs an occupational therapy plan of care: 25%
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in physical therapy
Selects, performs, and interprets the results of OT examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems
Accurately performs and interprets standardized evaluations appropriate for the patient
Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the OT treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care
Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment
Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, and cultural background
Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services.
Revises the treatment plan as indicated
Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan, and participates in patient discharge planning: 15%
Demonstrates advanced working knowledge of various Occupational Therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques
Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care
Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the treatment area and self
Reassesses patient status in response to treatment and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated
Provides information regarding discharge and follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources.
Complies with departmental policies for documentation: 5%
Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit components.
Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible and timely manner:
Goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified time frame.
Treatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain information regarding treatment progression.
Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized
Department and team responsibilities 10%
Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled.
Lead staff/team/program meetings and coordinates mandatory inservices and training
Initiates and manages assignments in a timely and thorough manner.
Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.
Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters charges in an accurate and timely manner.
Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members.
Complies with department policies and procedure
Consistently demonstrates behaviors that support the purpose statement of Prisma Health and demonstrates good judgement in selecting the proper mode of communication which conveys a favorable image of the therapy department and Prisma Health
Serves as a role model in effective and positive communications, excelling in both verbal and non-verbal communication. Establishes an intellectual atmosphere conducive to the stimulation and interchange of ideas
Assumes any additional team/department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership
Supervision: 10%
Provides supervision/mentorship to Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides
Exercises sound judgment in delegating task to Occupational Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides
Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial manner
Provides supervision to Physical Therapy students as assigned
Participates in student orientation and provides effective learning experiences, feedback and timely evaluation
Independently manages service recovery for patient/family and team member complaints 10%
Productivity: 5%
Meets the team/department productivity standards
Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity
Program planning and development 10%
Initiates and conducts PI activities for the department or clinical programs.
Takes a leading role in the implementation of programs, processes and procedures and in the re-evaluation of current programs and processes
Motivates, challenges other team members by sharing new information, proposing initiatives, participating in brain-storming sessions and demonstrating creativity
Represents discipline or service area in interdisciplinary forums within Prisma Health and supports the credentialing and regulatory requirements
Monitors and documents work plan progression on a quarterly basis
Responsible for providing documentation of work plan accomplishments to supervisor/manager at annual review.
Advocacy, support, and Annual goals: 5%
Plans, attends and markets/supports Prisma Health sponsored educational opportunities, community events and departmental programs
Participates in other department and/or professional activities
Establishes annual goals related to stated corporate and department initiatives
Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals
Actively supports corporate leadership initiatives
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Demonstrates clinical competency based on patient's age
Responsible for programming and development within an area of specialty
Effective at Data Conversion
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Cancer Centers - Faris Road
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
10557159 Physical Therapy Lymphedema-CIF
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