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Responsible for evaluation treatment of patients with a variety of sports, orthopedic and physical disorders, working cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team and department to achieve goals and objectives for the provision of optimal patient care services. Monitors the treatment activities of rehabilitation aides.
Job Responsibility:
Provides appropriate and comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations and treatments through discharge
Evaluates, plans, directs and implements patient care using evidence based practice
Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license
Provides appropriate direction to licensed staff working under their plans of care
Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as required
Follows the organization’s infection control standards
Maintains patient safety practices
Identifies impairments that reflect an accurate assessment of the patient’s status
Establishes goals in collaboration with the patient
Develops an appropriate plan of care based on evaluation findings
Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals
Provides initial and ongoing patient education and/or home exercise program
Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner
Discharges patient from service when skilled therapy is no longer appropriate
Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision and values
Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures
Follows department standards for completing all documentation, discharge and charge entry
Writes clear and complete documentation
Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines and standards for documentation
Takes responsibility to provide accurate information during handoff
Accurately performs all aspects of charge capture
Strives to meet 100% productivity standard for primary area(s)
Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology
Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively
Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance
Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family members
Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication
Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested
Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development
Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence
Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students
Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practice
Establishes and strives to achieve annual goals
Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional growth
Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation
Maintain composure during stressful situations
Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities
Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations
Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command
Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department
Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
BS or MS in Occupational Therapy from accredited school