Occupational Therapist I

Primary Location :

UofL Health - Hand Care East Louisville

Address :

4010 Dupont Circle Suite 308A

Louisville KY 40207

Shift :

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary :

The Occupational Therapist I (Outpatient) is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to the facility. This includes patient evaluation development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan delivery of treatment services and comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist functions as an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives.

Job Description :

Essential Functions :

Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification to maximize patients potential for functional independence all in accordance with acceptable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures

Communicates patient status (e.g. evaluation results treatment plan and goals) by providing timely written or verbal communication to physicians and therapy customers (e.g. patients)

Consistently establishes and maintains effective working relations with patients and family members internal customers and external customers

Demonstrates an understanding of the financial implications of treatment costs and resources on the department / facility by consistently working to provide cost effective treatment programming to served populations

Ensures that patient charges and corresponding clinical documentation are in compliance with regulatory standards and department policies and procedures

Oversees rehab technicians therapy assistants and students consistent with discipline practice acts and according to organization and department policies and procedures.

Self-monitor workflow to ensure productivity standards of practice and regulatory requirements are consistently met and reviews work of staff / personnel accordingly.

Actively participates in program development performance improvement activities and community events sponsored by the organization

Responds to feedback / concerns in a professional manner that demonstrates effective listening skills problem solving skills and participatory management when situations

Shift Requirements :

Shift Length (in hours) : 7-10 hour shifts varies based on work setting

# Shifts / Week : 4-5 / week varies based on work setting

Overtime Required : Infrequently Sometimes Often

Other Functions :

Assists with interviewing selecting and orienting new personnel

Completes required documentation and maintains pertinent record of assigned patients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Serves as a role model for the department by demonstrating commitment to professional growth department growth and competency

Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities

Actively participates in departmental / programmatic meetings constructively expressing concerns and ideas

Escalate equipment supply needs and gaps through appropriate pathways.

Assumes additional leadership responsibilities as needed to support department goals.

Maintains equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner

Contributes to the organization and operation of the department / programs within the organizations strategic plan and mission statement

Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description :

Key Skills

Body Mechanics,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Autism Experience,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1