We are looking for an optional Occupational Therapist to work weekends at Bethesda Butler hospital including intermittent holiday coverage. Opportunity for weekday coverage as schedule allows.
Weekend Supplemental Higher Rate of Pay
Job Overview
Evaluates patients, plans for and provides therapeutic interventions in a transdisciplinary/team approach. Responsible for the communication and coordination of treatment programs with other team members including the patient/family. Directly supervises assistants, interns and other support personnel, participates in program developments, continuous improvement and clinical education; and provides in-services to staff, hospital personnel and the community. Will also be expected to be a member of a collaborative team which is patient focused, functional outcome based and patient/family centered.
Job Overview
Evaluates patients, plans for and provides therapeutic interventions in a transdisciplinary/team approach. Responsible for the communication and coordination of treatment programs with other team members including the patient/family. Directly supervises assistants, interns and other support personnel, participates in program developments, continuous improvement and clinical education; and provides in-services to staff, hospital personnel and the community. Will also be expected to be a member of a collaborative team which is patient focused, functional outcome based and patient/family centered.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) State Licensure Up to 1 year experience in a related field
Job Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive evaluation, therapeutic management, goal modification, patient/family education, ongoing discharge planning and referral for appropriate professionals/programs, periodic re-assessment, and develops goal driven treatment plans taking into consideration the patient's age, educational level, family support, and cultural and psychosocial issues.
- Maintains established departmental productivity levels and manages time effectively Maintains all required documentation within time frames and guidelines established by the department Furthers knowledge base, technical skills, treatment techniques, and professional development by attending continuing education offerings, independent reading, hands-on practice, individual training sessions, etc.
- Areas could also include: special interest groups, district meetings, post-graduate work, seminars, awareness of scope of practice laws and regulations, or other professional activities.
- Contributes to department/center program development through involvement in continuous improvement, special projects, or program coordinator.
- Contributes to the department through presenting and implementing new treatment technique/procedure, group treatment idea, student supervision, request for new equipment, team participation, and other areas approved by management.
Other Job-Related Information
Working Conditions
Climbing - Rarely Hearing
- Conversation -
- Frequently
- Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently Kneeling - Rarely Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Pushing - Occasionally Reaching - Occasionally Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Frequently Stooping - Occasionally Talking - Frequently
- Use of
- Hands -
- Frequently
- Color
- Vision -
- Frequently
- Visual
- Acuity:
- Far -
- Frequently
- Visual
- Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve
- ALWAYS…
- Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
- Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
- Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
- Excel: ALWAYS…
- Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
- Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
- Work on improving quality, safety, and service
- Respect: ALWAYS…
- Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
- Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
- Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value
- ALWAYS…
- Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
- Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
- Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage
- ALWAYS…
- Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
- Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
