Perform internal and external public education functions, which may include periodic in service presentations and marketing services to the community and medical profession.

Provides input in formulating budget and assists in maintaining department budget guidelines.

Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.

Participates in infection control, department equipment training and organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the staff Occupational Therapist.  Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.

Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with staff Occupational Therapist.

Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

Ability to perform components of an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy.  This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Assists with formulation of a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate, staff Occupational Therapist is apprised of conclusions.

Demonstrates knowledge of occupational therapy modalities, joint mobilizations, manual therapy techniques, ADL’s and exercise prescription.

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.  Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.  Maintains department cleanliness and safety.

Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, hospital staff and members of the department.

Coordinates and assists with directing patient care to ensure patient’s needs are met and hospital policy is followed.

Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department.

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

Documentation meets current standards and policies.

Participates in educational staff performance improvement in-services.  Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members, participates in guidance and educational programs.

Participates in infection control, departmental training equipment training and organizational CQI activities.