General Operations:
• Performs occupational therapy treatment procedures and techniques in a timely, efficient and efficacious manner while utilizing support staff effectively and appropriately. Delegates patient care responsibilities per guidelines. Evaluates quality of care delegated to support personnel. Utilizes evidence-based occupational therapy treatment interventions.
• Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing complex evaluation data identifying diagnosis and developing a comprehensive plan of care. Develops and update appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and related to the patient’s age and lifestyle with measurable long and short term goals and a defined D/C plan.
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills. Utilizes constructive communication skills for participation in: patient/family interactions, conferences, rounds, peer consultation, and operational communications. Conducts self in a professional manner in diverse environments and situations.
• Completes patient and medical record documentation. Documentation is timely, pertinent, precise and efficient. Documentation meets agency and department standards.
• Performs all required data collection for department and agency accurately and within designated time frame. Consistently meets designated patient care productivity standards.
• Demonstrates competency skills in required areas of practice. Utilizes appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately. Expands occupational therapy evidence and knowledge in practice.
• Provides clinical education experience for students per request of supervisor or designee. Assists in orientation/training of new employees, OT students, hospital staff, and precepts new employees during orientation, as assigned. Trains and educates patients, family members and care-givers in therapy principles, methods and techniques in order to achieve intended outcomes.
• Actively supports and participates in agency/department performance improvement and program development efforts. Contributes to overall quality, efficiency and productivity of work group and department.
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