Asst-Occupational Therapy Certified - T9100
Company: SSM Health
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: April 27, 2025
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling.MO-SSM Health Saint
Louis University Hospital 1201 GrandWorker Type:RegularJob
Summary:Under the supervision of an occupational therapist (OT),
provides therapy services to inpatients and outpatients with a wide
variety of diagnoses utilizing specialized modalities and
techniques in accordance with the Professional Standards of
Practice and Code of Ethics as established by the American
Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), SSM Health Saint Louis
University Hospital , and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
(PMR) Department Policies and Procedures. Collaborates with
inter-disciplinary and inter-departmental team to achieve goals and
objectives for the provision of optimal patient care services.
These services include structured treatment, program
implementation, related documentation, and communication.Job
Responsibilities and Requirements:POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - -Essential Functions: The following are essential
job accountabilities and performance criteria:1. Provides quality
patient care through effective and complete evaluations,
appropriate treatment plans, and goals as assessed by Performance
Improvement (PI) monitoring, peer/supervisor observation,
documentation, and verbal reports. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8)
55%Criteriaa. Carries out appropriate treatment plans based on
goals set and progresses patient appropriately regarding frequency
and duration, diagnosis, expected length of stay, and patient
needs.b. Delegates responsibility appropriately and supervises
rehabilitation technicians, student aides, and volunteers in
relation to patient care.c. Requests therapist intervention as
problems arise or conditions change recognizing own limitations.
Routinely informs (at least weekly) therapist of patient status.d.
Assess patient for presence of pain on assessment, reassessments
and treatment incorporating patient's cultural/spiritual beliefs
regarding pain into pain management plan. Implements pain
management techniques. - Include patient and/or family members in
developing a pain management plan. Considers other methods of pain
control when developing plan of care: massage, repositioning and
immobilization.e. Applies restraints consistent with the approved
procedure. Monitors and assesses patient's response to
restraints.f. Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and
incorporates it into assessments. Reports signs of possible
abuse/neglect to the physician & Risk Management, and recommends
appropriate consultations (psychiatric, Social Work) for
evaluation.g. Demonstrates competence for identified areas related
to occupational therapy.h. Maintains proprietary information and
patient confidentiality.i. Attends and/or provides feedback
regarding rounds and meetings related to patient care.j.
Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team by
initiating appropriate referrals, coordinating schedules and
treatment plans, and communicating openly with caring and
respect.2. Documents in complete, accurate, and timely fashion with
content following department policy and/or format as assessed by PI
monitoring, peer/supervisor observation, and chart auditing. - (1,
2, 4, 5, 6) 15%Criteriaa. Documentation is done per protocols:
Inpatient progress notes are hand-written on the interdisciplinary
sheet each day the patient is seen. Outpatient progress notes are
written for each visit. Documentation includes thorough treatment
plan and goals. Progress notes should reflect patient's
achievements toward goals and discharge planning. Function, as well
as the patient's perception of treatment, must be documented as an
integral component of all treatment and reflected in the notes.
Discharge summaries are completed within 3 days of discharge and
reviewed by therapist overseeing treatment.b. Documentation meets
regulatory and insurance requirements per SSM Health Saint Louis
University Hospital and regulatory and insurance agencies i.e. 30
day treatment plans, times on notes, insurance authorization,
etc.c. Write-ups for substitutions, switches, days off and
Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays are done promptly and completely.d.
Daily schedules are turned in to the front desk daily with charges
accurately and completely documented, including charges for
equipment.e. Rounds sheets and unit sheets are filled out
accurately, completely, and timely.f. Informs supervisor if
difficulties arise concerning timeliness of documentation.g.
Familiar with and able to utilize Meditech functions including
Office Automation, Departmental Option, Patient Care Inquiry.
Familiar with PC operation including click-it and email.3.
Demonstrates acceptable professional characteristics. (2, 4, 5, 6)
10%Criteriaa. Works within professional role according to standards
set by the AOTA, Missouri Occupational Therapy Practice Act,
department service standards, and department policies and
procedures.b. Maintains harmonious relationships with co-workers,
both inter- and intra-departmentally, providing support and
assistance to foster team building. Appropriately addresses
problems/concerns with peers and/or supervisors as needed.c.
Communicates effectively with patients and other health care team
members to ensure quality patient care. This includes keeping other
professionals informed of patient status and addressing any
problems/concerns with peers and/or supervisors as needed.4.
Actively participates in department activities. (5, 6)
-5%Criteriaa. Attends, actively participates, and interacts in all
department meetings pertinent to area. Is accountable for
information discussed at meetings.b. Attends all department
in-services unless not pertinent or prevented by patient care.c.
Provides one in-service inside or outside of the department.d.
Assists with observation students, volunteers, and student aides as
needed.e. Assists with competency checks as needed.f. Assists in
clinical instruction providing up to 80 hours of clinical
experience and guidance including completion of appropriate
paperwork and evaluations.5. Provides safe, effective, occupational
therapy treatments in a time efficient manner. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
8) 5%Criteriaa. Consistently maintains a well-balanced average
patient load of 90% efficiency.b. Notifies supervisor of changes in
workload, in order to adjust assignments as necessary to achieve
optimal productivity and efficiency including substituting at
inpatient and at the Anheuser Busch Institute (ABI) as requested.c.
Sees unscheduled, walk-in patients or STAT patients as needed.d.
Demonstrates time management skills by accomplishing required tasks
within the appropriate time frame. Avoids overtime and notifies
supervisor in the event it does occur. Flexes time as needed.
Delegates appropriate tasks as needed.6. Safety/Infection Control:
- Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1,
2, 3, 4, 5) 5%Criteriaa. Practices standard precautions and
disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.b.
Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment
for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital
standards.1. Maintains clutter free environment.2. Keeps
conversations and background noise to a minimum3. Adheres to dress
code.c. Reports risk management concerns.d. Assumes responsibility
for completing all annual mandatory requirements:e. Works in a
constant state of alertness and safe manner. - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7. - Quality
Improvement (QI): - Incorporates Quality Assessment into one's
daily work. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) -5%Criteriaa. Documents all components
of patient care.b. Complete appropriate paperwork related to
patient care. - - - - - - - - - - -DISCLAIMER: - Performs other
related duties as assigned or requested.Rationale for Essential
Functions1) The performance of this function is the reason the job
exists.2) There are limited employees among whom the performance of
this function can be distributed.3) This function occupies a great
deal of the employee's time.4) This function is highly specialized.
Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this
function.5) Failure to perform this function may have serious
consequences.6) The function was performed by past employees, and
is performed by current employees.7) Exposure to blood borne
pathogens that require the use of protective equipment8) Exposure
to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipmentJob
SpecificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION: Associate's degree from an
accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program preferred.MINIMUM
EXPERIENCE: Experience preferred but not requiredREQUIRED
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Missouri license required or
license eligible. Membership in AOTA and Missouri Occupational
Therapy Association (MOTA) preferred. CPR required.WORKING
CONDITIONS: Must be able to travel to and treat patients in patient
rooms, clinics, and gym areas in hospital, SSM Health Saint Louis
University Hospital and ABI. Must be able to work with electrical
equipment such as BTE and heat gun. May be exposed to hot/cold
material and chemical agents (see Material Safety Data Sheets) and
sharp tools. May be required to wear protective clothing such as
masks, gowns, and gloves in addition to adhering to the dress code.
Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Clinical Staff Prolonged, extensive or considerable
standing/lifting. Lifts, positions, push and/or transfers patients.
Considerable reaching stooping bending, kneeling, crouching,
lifting, pushing, pulling 100+ poundsClerical Moderate occupational
exertion. Long periods of sitting, typing, and/or data entry. May
require lifting up to 50
poundsEmployee___________________________________________Date____________Department
Director __________________________________Date_____________The
above statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an
exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills
required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their
job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by
supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities
for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion
of the medical center.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR
CERTIFICATIONS - -State of Work Location: Illinois -
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