Occupational Therapist/OT Clinical Specialist

1. Evaluates new patients, sets objective measurable goals for functional outcome, establishes appropriate treatment programs, and provides documentation of same.


2. Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of patient's impairment and the prognosis for improvement. 


3. Performs treatment procedures, fabricates adaptive equipment/splints and adapts therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises.  Re-evaluates patients, modifies treatment plan and procedures based on patient progress.


4. Provides objective, analytic documentation of patient care, patient/family education and communication with other caregivers.


5. Communicates effectively with medical/ allied health personnel regarding patient progress, needs, and discharge planning.


6. Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to be continued by patient and family.


7. Maintains Occupational Therapy equipment and inventory of supplies.  Completes purchase orders and submits to manager for approval.


8. Provides guidance and direction to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, Aides, and affiliating students.


9. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment programs, quality improvement initiatives, program evaluation, safety, environmental and infection control programs.


10. Participates in clinical instruction of Occupational Therapy students as requested.


11. Assists in training new personnel as requested by manager.


12. Attends meetings as required and enhances professional growth and development through approved participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.


13. Maintains daily statistical record of patient activity and charges.


14. Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital’s commitment to CARES\: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

S18T:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.


• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution


• Licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts


• Current BLS

S19T:

For OT Clinical Specialist, must meet all qualifications noted above, as well as the following:

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serves as a clinical resource for rehabilitation staff in a focused area of clinical expertise; plans and conducts treatment programs for patients.


2. Assists management in the planning, development, organization and supervision of the specified clinical specialty area.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Documentation of Specialist Certification.