Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Job Summary:

Summary

The Occupational Therapist partners with patients and other care providers to provide Occupational Therapy services to maximize patients’ functional abilities and independence in their activities of daily 
living.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Performs evaluative and therapeutic procedures under the order of a physician or other accepted healthcare provider while observing precautions, indications, and contraindications.
• Evaluate patients per department protocols and establish a therapeutic plan of care that includes functional long- and short- term goals. Frequency and duration of treatment are specified in addition to rehabilitation potential.  
• Provides ADL training, assisting patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, dressing, oral care, and hair care. 
• Assists with ambulation, mobility, and positioning: transfers to and from 
bed/chair/toileting; includes the use of mechanical lifts as appropriate and proper body mechanics.
• Seeks input (electronically via EMR, written and verbal) from the patient and primary caregivers regarding the therapeutic plan of care.  
• Provides consultation to the referring physician and other members of the healthcare team regarding the therapeutic and discharge needs of the patient. Attends all pertinent team meetings.  
• Monitors and evaluates the treatment effect and progresses the treatment program toward the functional goals established in the treatment plan of care. Modifies the treatment plan of care as necessary.  
• Documents in the EMR all evaluative and therapeutic interactions with the patient per department procedures. Ensures that the documentation is accessible to others on the care team including the patient when appropriate by ensuring language that can be easily understood. Uses only department-sanctioned abbreviations.  
• Recommends and obtains appropriate assistive devices to the patient ensuring that instruction 
(written, verbal, and/or demonstration) has been given in their use.  
• Provide appropriate education to the patient or caregiver. Documents response to teaching.  
• Refers patients appropriately to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants. Works collaboratively to ensure good patient care with other therapy professionals.  
• Understands and complies with Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement regulations. Submits charges for procedures per patient visit. 
• Ortho Practice - Will work with surgical patients who have had joint replacements and abide by the standards of care set forth by St. Mary's Hip & Knee Replacement Interdisciplinary Team. Will complete the required amount of education specific to hip and knee replacement as outlined by St. Mary's Hip & Knee Replacement Interdisciplinary Team which follows DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
• Supervises the activities of the assistant-level staff when appropriate, considering their level of education and training. Ensures adherence to all state mandates and professional organizations' standards for using assistant-level staff.
• Provides mentorship to new staff during orientation, ensuring that the department orientation checklist and basic competencies are completed per departmental procedure.  
• Acts as Clinical Instructor to affiliating students per department procedure.  
• Assists in the supervision of volunteers working in the department.
• Performs operational duties promptly.  
• Completes all operational paperwork per department procedure including daily charges and Medicare Certifications when required.
• Assists in the departmental Performance Improvement processes by completing the Chart Review Monitor as scheduled per department procedure. Bring performance improvement opportunities to the attention of the Director.  
• Takes ownership of the department by active participation in departmental meetings. 
• Ensures department cleanliness and maintenance by routinely keeping office and clinical areas clean and neat. Assists with routine equipment and space cleaning. Follows all system and department infection control procedures.
• After two years of experience OTs are required to start mentoring students.
• Maintains required licenses, certifications, and competencies, and completes annual compliance courses on time.
• Supporting student learning is a shared responsibility. Every team member is expected to contribute to creating a welcoming environment and to actively assist students in their educational experience, regardless of their specific role.
• Other duties as consistent with this role.

Job Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills
• Responsible, supportive team player.
• Ability to work well in high-stress situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to speak, read, write, and understand written instructions in English is required.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required. Masters or Doctorate preferred.
• Licensed as an OT in the State of Maine.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands
OSHA standards Category I, exposure to blood/body fluids or tissue. Must be able to work in a highpaced environment where multi-tasking, prioritizing, and sound decision-making skills are required. 
Exposed to disease, illness, infections, strains, and physical injury. Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, (standing up to 8+ hours), twisting, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. 
Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, occasionally up to 50 lbs. Some stress is related to a high level of responsibility for quality care. 
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
• OSHA approved respirator
• Gloves
• Goggles
• Gown
• Other

Americans with Disabilities Statement
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any 
time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Standard of Business Conduct
Every St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.
 

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range:

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.  At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.