Three (3) Positions Available

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the provision of occupational therapy services within her or his individual scope of clinical competence including: assessment and evaluation of factors that influence occupational performance; formulating conclusions regarding the patient/client needs and priorities to develop a patient/client centered intervention plan; and selecting and implementing evidence based interventions to support participation in areas of occupation. The OT is also responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice. 
The OT shares their occupational therapy expertise and participate in the development of the role of occupational therapy throughout the health system and within the community.  The OT may supervise students in their clinical fieldwork. 
The OT is responsible for administrative tasks related to the patient care services they provide and required for regulatory and organizational compliance.
 

Direct Patient Care time (actual time with patients, may vary from scheduled) - includes all direct
interventions and patient education that is integrated as a part of treatment session

Indirect Patient Care (IPC) - time spent in chart review, documentation (direct patient care documentation
as well as any other documentation related to patient care), scheduling, attending team or family meetings
and rounds (documented as clinic time), ordering equipment, assisting other staff

Academic and Clinical Teaching

 Administration (daily sheets, case presentations, staff meetings, block meetings, committee meetings,
giving inservices)

Other related duties as assigned.

(Alternative productivity expectations may be determined within this classification based on fluctuating needs of the department)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
 
1.        Knowledge of techniques and procedures used in occupational therapy
2.        Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
3.        Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests;
learning and motivation; and the assessment and treating of behavioral and affective disorders
4.        Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
5.        Skill monitoring/assessing the performance of patients to make improvements or take corrective action
6.        Ability to plan and implement therapy
7.        Ability to communicate effectively in the preparation of case reports
8.        Supervisory ability
9.        Ability to be socially perceptive, being aware of other’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do