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Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

This position may cover the tri-county (Berkeley, Charleston, & Dorchester) area.

HOURS: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

To provide optimal patient care by evaluation, program planning and implementation of treatment for patients referred for occupational therapy to restore function and/or prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part. To evaluate and recommend equipment needed for the patient to achieve an optimal functional level in the home setting. To provide teaching to patients and caregivers on equipment use, safety, and environmental changes to promote functional status. Responsible for direct supervision of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to ensure that the established treatment plan is followed. The Occupational Therapist may supervise the care provided by the aide to increase the patient’s functional abilities and rehabilitative potential.

Essential Job Functions

+ Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record to make home visits.

+ Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all work related and sensitive information. Requires a mature individual who projects themselves in a professional manner.

+ Provides direct hands-on patient care following patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Occupational Therapy.

+ Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner.

+ Supervises care provided by the COTA and Home Health Aides to ensure that treatment goals are being met.

+ Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

+ Current licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of South Carolina is required. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

+ Primary Source Verification (if applicable): Occupational Therapist - LLR website - http://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/LookupMain.aspx

Education

+ Graduate of a school of Occupational Therapy approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Work Experience

+ Minimum one year experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Training

N/A

Language

N/A

Patient Population

_The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care.  This is a Joint Commission requirement.  Also, select the age of the patient population served:_

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

_This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work.  Please identify_ ALL _working conditions that apply to the role._

+ Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

+ Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

+ General office environment.

+ May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

+ May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

+ May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *

+ May be required to use physical restraints.

+ May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *

+ May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

+ May have periods of constant interruptions.

+ Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

+ Prolonged periods of working alone.

+ ____ Other:

_* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._

Frequent standing. Frequent walking. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving, or carrying up to 50 lbs. Intermittent pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Frequent reaching with hands/arms. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Frequent driving. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. Ability to read and comprehend. Possible exposure to unclean environments, toxic substances, pharmaceutical preparations, hazardous and unsafe driving conditions, and other conditions common to delivery of health care in the community.

Physical Requirements

_This section addresses the physical demands_ _and work position of_ _the associate in the role.  Please identify_ _the frequencies for_ ALL _physical requirement_ _s_ _for each_ _physical demand_ _and work position_ _below. ​_

Physical Demands

Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)

Stoop, Kneel

Crawling

Climbing

Balance

Bending

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

_This section addresses the additional physical requirements/hazards on the associate in the role.  Please identify_ ALL _additional physical requirements/hazards._

**Physical Requirements -** _Select if a physical requirement for this job._

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity – far

Acuity – near

____ Not applicable to this position

**Hazards -** _Select if a potential hazard for this job._

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Other:

____ Not applicable to this position

Skills

+ Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.

+ Must be able to communicate effectively with people of various cultural and educational backgrounds.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

+ Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

+ Prescription drug coverage

+ Flexible spending accounts

+ Life insurance w/AD&D

+ Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

+ Paid time off

+ Educational Assistance

+ And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Home Health Services - OT - Roper Hospital

_It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ [email protected]_ _._