Catholic Healthcare West Arizona
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Directs occupational therapy department certified staff, including certified occupational therapy assistants and technicians.
2. Observes and evaluates treatment affect.
3. Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to therapy requested and provided reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
4. Develops and implements effective treatment programs in consultation with physicians. Treats patients in accordance with standards of care and practice.
5. Formulates a home exercise program based on identified learning needs and evaluated effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate.
6. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of therapy modules.
7. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of a plan of care.
8. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.
9. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
10. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
11. Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
12. Meets current documentation standards and policies.
13. Participates in educational staff performance in services.
14. Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff.
15. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain within budget guidelines.
16. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
17. Documents appropriately, on the medical record, all therapy treatments, assessments and evaluations performed for the inpatient and outpatient populations.
18. Participates in infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety and fire safety programs.
19. Contacts with the community are conducted in a manner that supports System philosophy and reflects positively on the System programs.
20. Participates in development activities to support the individual unit / department.
21. Meets the needs of the internal and external customer with dignity and respect.
22. Communicates clearly and tactfully.
23. Accepts responsibility for and maintains confidentiality.
24. Maintains and promotes a safe environment by adhering to general and departmental safety policies.
25. Promptly reports all potential safety risks and completes appropriate safety paperwork when required.
26. Able to locate and refer to CRH/MGMC and unit-specific policies and procedures, including fire, safety, and infection control manuals.
27. Supports the system Infection Control policies.
28. Maintains current Employee Health requirements for position.
29. Maintains current licensure/certification as required for position.
30. Adheres to expectations of required/mandatory in services.
31. Maintains current documentation on Continuing Education/In-service form.
32. Provides education for the department and / or peers within area of expertise.
33. Participates in community activities.



EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in occupational therapy
2. Previous experience is desired but not required
3. Basic knowledge in Meditech

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

1. Arizona State Occupational Therapy License
2. Current BLS Healthcare Provider Card