• Performs timely and thorough evaluations to determine appropriate problems, goals, and treatment plans.
• Effectively administers skilled treatments based on departmental policies and procedures to a varied patient population.
• Adapts techniques and instructions as necessary to progress care, plan for discharge and provide patient/family education.
• Maintains effective open communication with co-workers, physicians, and patients.
• Communicates patient care activities effectively, including maintaining precise, informative, current, legible records of all patients being treated.
• Schedules and coordinates patient care activities effectively.
• Delegates and supervises the patient care of COTAs and support staff.
• Achieves personal and professional development through participation in continuing education, in-services and orientation.
• Organizes work assignments and time without compromising quality patient care, to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
• Assists in the development and monitoring of performance improvement initiatives.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
• Maintains required CPR certification (BLS).
• Follows hos pital/system and departmental policies and procedures with attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Certifications:

• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Ohio. Maintains current CPR certification.

Complexity of Work:

• Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.

Work Experience:

Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required