Occupational Therapist I - Menlo Park

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JOB SUMMARY This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. Provides services to develop, enhance or restore functional capacity of patients whose abilities to cope with tasks of daily living are threatened or impaired by physical illness or injury, psychosocial disabilities, aging process, or by developmental deficits. Assesses and provides treatment in consultation with the individual patient, family and other appropriate persons. Duties may include the assessment, development, application and/or training in the use of assistive technology devices; training in the use of orthotic or prosthetic devices; pre-vocational evaluation, psychosocial re-conditioning for reentry into the community; dysphagia evaluation and treatment; and the adaptation of environments and processes to enhance functional performance. The Occupational Therapist I is the entry level therapist position. Under the guidance of the Supervisor, the Occupational Therapist I typically performs routine patient care and is responsible for all clinical aspects for assigned patient's care, including evaluation and treatment planning with regular supervision. The Occupational Therapist I is proficient in the basic clinical skills but is expected to ask questions and collaborate with senior occupational therapists when evaluating and developing treatment plans for complex cases with multiple diagnoses which have multiple treatment options. May oversee and guide patient care\ responsibilities of Occupational Therapy interns, Occupational Therapy Assistants and duties of Rehabilitation Aide. Participates in program development, performance improvement and other specialized programs. Occupational Therapists assigned to treat pediatric patients at LPCH provide intervention to infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents with disorders that affect development of motor and behavioral skills within the professional scope of practice. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. - Analyzes findings to determine therapy diagnosis and prognosis and designs a program to maximize outcomes and alleviate impairment and functional limitations; identifies the frequency and duration required to meet goals. - Discharges patient from treatment when appropriate with adequate discharge planning including equipment procurement and family training, and communicates this appropriately to patient, family and health care team. - Evaluates patient and provides occupational therapy care plan, patient treatment, family/caregiver training and discharge planning that meets department and professional standards of practice. - Evaluates the need for, recommends, and trains in use of complex durable medical equipment, orthotics, prosthetics, and adaptive devices; Fabricates orthotic and adaptive devices. - Selects and administers appropriate assessment and treatment techniques. - Performs age appropriate competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient's problems. - Initiates and participates in interdisciplinary care planning to meet the needs of each patient and family, including participation in rounds and patient care conferences, communicating with and teaching other care providers. - May contact community agencies as necessary to provide continuity of service between hospital and community. - Observes actual performance of activities and tasks to identify specifically what supports or hinders performance including motor skills (e.g., mobility, posture, coordination, strength) and process skills (e.g. attention, pace, organization, sequencing); - Organizes and maintains a patient caseload consistent with department productivity standards. - Schedules patients and informs supervisor if problems arise related to the delivery of patient care or caseload volume. - Ensures documentation and billing are timely, accurate and complete, including precautions, monthly and discharge summaries. - Participates in Department, team, and discipline and/or unit meetings. - Performs all necessary patient care documentation, including assessmen

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