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Description COVENANT HEALTHCARE US:MI:SAGINAW DAY SHIFT OCCASION Summary:The Occupational Therapist, Level I is responsible for providing a full range of Occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and interventions in a manner consistent with qualifications and standards of practice. This individual assigns and supervises technical aspects of patient care as delegated and supervised to the Occupational therapist assistant. Could be assigned the job duties of the Activities Specialist on the TCU.The Occupational Therapist, Level I demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. Responsibilities:Demonstrates excellent customer service. Greets services patients and family in a courteous, professional manner. Ensures that customer needs are addressed and expectations are met and/or exceeded.Contributes to organization success targets from patient satisfactions, quality outcomes and net operating margin.Assures patient/therapisthysician communications are accurate and complete.Assist patient/familyhysician with questions or concerns as it relates to coordination of care and progress.Performs evaluation and synthesizes data collection by self and others in an ongoing systematic manner focusing on the patient s statusFormulates and coordinates a goal directed plan of care which is based on determined diagnosis and identified patient care needs.Delegates, supervises and implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner.Collaborates effectively with all disciplines to facilitate patient outcomes, readiness for discharge and discharge needs.Maintains a clean and orderly patient/staff environment.Removes from service, labels and reports all malfunctioning equipment.Prioritizes issues and workload effectivelyWorks effectively as both a team member and one on oneMaintains confidentiality with information in the appropriate manner.Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in area of question.Provides leadership, direction, encouragement, and feedback on exemplary and unacceptable performance of peers.Maintains professional standards by actively participating in continuing education activities, quality management activities, in-services related to area of practice and age(s) of patient population.Adheres to budgetary practices.Attendsarticipates in departmental meetings/communications.Provides leadership as delegated to include expediting patient scheduling, participation in staff selection, contributes to peer performance evaluations, problem solves operational issues and formulates recovery strategies.Actively participates in orientation, supervision, training and evaluation of students and other staff.Displays high regard for personal dignity, diversity and uniqueness of individuals (Cultural/Religious Sensitivity; Confidentiality; Privacy; Age specific Needs).Remains flexible for patient care and program needs
