Job Description
Department Overview The purpose of this job/position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation Services patient care team by providing occupational therapy OR physical therapy services such as ADL training, energy conservation, splint fabrication, exercise, sensory integration, and perceptual/cognitive training to assist patients in improving their function in work, leisure, and self-care. Therapists evaluate each patient referred, establish treatment goals and objectives, develop, and implement the treatment plan, and assist in the process of obtaining DME, assistive devices and post-therapy follow-up. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns and to assist with other educational and research activities conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentation and productivity. Therapists provide care in multiple outpatient locations. Function/Duties of Position Provides a Safe Therapeutic Environment Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees Utilizes proper posture and sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling Maintains general good physical and mental health and self care in order not to jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the workplace Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients, family and personnel. This includes, but is not limited to maintaining organization for supplies and equipment, notifying appropriate personnel when cleaning or repair is needed, Follows infection control policies, maintains knowledge of life safety, fire and electrical safety and disaster plan Professionalism Maintains current knowledge of professional practice responsibilities and relevant national and state laws and issues which affect practice. Conducts oneself in an ethical and legal manor upholding the APTA/AOTA code of ethics, OHSU Code of Conduct, federal privacy policies, state statutes and OARs; complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Manage use of time effectively to complete professional and technical tasks within realistic time constraints. Takes responsibility for special projects and assignments, additional caseload when needed/ adapts to changing and demanding environments. Displays mature, effective professional relationships by accepting appropriate suggestions and constructive criticism, and responds with modification of behaviors and exhibiting concern for others. Pursues continuing education opportunities, applies and shares new knowledge, participates in staff meetings and inservices. Service Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patient and family, internal and external customers, including telephone, electronic and face to face situations Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated. Communicates using active listening skills in a supportive courteous, professional manner at all times to patients, family and staff. Uses ICARE for introduction and closing Evaluation and Treatment of Patients After chart review, performs individualized skilled physical therapy or occupational therapy evaluation, including general screening for indications for other therapy disciplines rehabilitation needs. Establishes treatment goals including functional outcomes, quantitative measure and target dates. Discusses goals for treatment with patient and includes family as appropriate, seeks agreement with plan and goals. Develops treatment plan directed at achieving identified goals. Provides therapy procedures in a highly skilled and competent manor including clear explanations to patients the purpose for selected procedures. Includes patient, family, caregiver training and education in treatment plan. Provides comprehensive handouts as indicated. Adjusts treatment plan specific to patient progress toward established goals. Documents evaluation, treatment plan and goals, treatment modalities and procedures in compliance with OHSU, OAR, CMS, DNV and other 3rd party standards. All charts closed within 3 days without reminders. Develops and/or improves patient care programs for specialty area. Competently and safely demonstrates use of therapy equipment for treatment modalities and procedures. Assesses patients for discharge from care when goals met, functional progress plateaus, pt non-compliance with treatment plan or change in medical status. Enters appropriate billing for care provided. Expected to meet productivity expectations. Facilitates patient scheduling therapy appointments with follo