Occupational Therapist - Behavioral Health (Part Time)

				Overview:

The Occupational Therapist shall plan and administer evaluation and treatment programs in alignment with State of Iowa Practice Standards.  The Occupational Therapist shall develop a plan and work towards clinical development projects/goals that aligns with organizational priorities and goals. The Occupational Therapist will provide group intervention to patients on inpatient behavioral health units.

Responsibilities:

Direct/Indirect Patient Care 

* Patient evaluation and treatment
* Provides group services to all behavioral health inpatient units
* Integrates the five elements of patient management - examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention in a manner designed to optimize outcomes. 
* Involves the patient and or family in treatment planning and goal development; updates patient/family regularly on progress or therapy plan changes.

* Explains or clarifies to patient and family the nature of a particular condition, disease or injury as it relates to occupational therapy scope of practice.
* Provides pertinent information to other health care providers. Openly shares clinical recommendations in manner others understand. Integrates relevant information from other healthcare providers into treatment plan.
* Uses QI tools (including but not limited to functional outcome measures) to monitor and improve clinical care and patient outcomes.
* Coordinates goals with overall treatment plan for patient.
* Utilizes evidenced-based treatment.
* Oversees patient plan of care and provides supervision to COTA as needed following state guidelines.

* Completes documentation and billing in accordance with applicable regulatory standards in a timely and efficient manner

Teaching and Learning

* Assesses one's own strengths and weaknesses and seeks training/education as needed to maintain currency in occupational therapy theory, practice, technology, and ethics.
* Meets state licensure requirements related to continuing education, active in personal professional growth and development.
* Responsible for completing facility assigned education in a timely manner.
* Meets all competency measures established for this position.
* Adheres to AOTA code of ethics.
* Responsible for staying up to date with hospital policy/processes as well as department policy/process 
* Participates in staff meetings and/or responsible to understand and integrate information.
* Actively participates in interdepartmental and interdisciplinary meetings and committees as appropriate.
* Oversees Occupational Therapy students as assigned. According to licensure laws, is professionally accountable for overseeing delegated clinical skills of the COTA and/or student.
* Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned.

Organizational Contribution

* Leads clinical development team projects that are aligned with organizational priorities and goals; significant personal contribution to clinical project(s) annually. 
* Develops and leads clinical programs that are aligned with organizational priorities and goals as assigned by supervisor/manager.
* Supports the development of others through activities such as mentoring, develop/ present clinical in-services, news/article development or written materials. This may include education to team members outside of department.
* Develops and participates in community education and activities sponsored by UPH.
* Identifies, leads, and/or develops evidence-based treatment methods and plans for implementation within their discipline and across appropriate therapy sites and/or disciplines.
* Proactively supports team as clinical resource for direct patient care and quality documentation.
* Involved in identification, creation, and implementation of clinical workflows and respective documentation templates.
* Leadership roles with team or workgroup.
* Role models ability to problem solve and offers multiple solutions to consider.
* Effective in peer leadership and ability to effectively teach others; seeks feedback and integrates to improve self.
* Role model for understanding change and works through change; offers support to others.
* Leads and is accountable for quality improvement projects/program from goal development to project completion.
* Provides meaningful feedback to peers including positive and constructive feedback. Integrates feedback from others.
* Successful application to clinical ladder; continuously meets standards.
* Recognizes opportunities for improvements or growth and brings forward through appropriate channels.
* Recognizes learning opportunities and participates in those that match personal and department goals.

Qualifications:

* Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
* Valid Iowa Occupational Therapist License
* NBCOT Certification
* CPR Certification
* Exceptional oral and written communication
* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work in an efficient manner
* Ability to maintain composure under stressful working conditions.
* Advanced computer use and application (intranet, word, excel, keyboarding, sharepoint, email, etc.)
* Exemplifies respectful and open team member communication.
* Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
			

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