Occupational therapist is responsible for treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent ability of matching patient needs to treatment plans and proven record of implementing these plans safely and effectively.
• Strong ability of administering a wide range of occupational therapy techniques
• Excellent skills of assisting and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Knowledge of responsible use of facility equipment, best practices for equipment use and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Experience/knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation process and requirements, as well as all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a Federally Qualified Health Center.
• Demonstrated understanding and/or experience working in a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) environment.
• Demonstrated understanding and/or experience working in an integrated delivery environment.
Qualifications:
• Directly affect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality medical care.
• Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures.
• Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staff.
• Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships with families.
• Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care.
• Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent CommUnityCare in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures.
People Management/Department Management/Business Unit Management:
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Graduate from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Accredited School.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: N/A
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
-Successfully pass the national examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapists (NBCOT).
-Active and unrestricted license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Texas.
AND
-Current Health Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Will be required to maintain a current CPR certification during employment.
-Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association.
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