Occupational Therapist, Psych Nursing, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, 40 Hours (Days)

The OTR/L performs patient assessments and creates individualized care plans. They also participate in interdisciplinary treatment team and discharge planning. The OTR/L oversees the development and administration of
therapeutic group programming, including recreational therapeutic activities.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assess patients’ cognitive abilities, coping skills, mobility (adaptive equipment) and sensory modulation needs

· Evaluate ADL performance and ability to participate in group programming via observation, interviews, group

assessments, and the use of standardized assessment tools

· Develop and maintain Sensory Programming and interventions for patient de-escalation/soothing

· Serve as a resource clinician to unit staff ; provide training in sensory “diet” interventions/techniques

· Develop and maintain the Geriatric Psychiatry Group Therapeutic Group Activities Program

· Define goals and objective measures for group documentation

· Supervise COTA/CTRS staff

· Research and support evidenced-based practice initiatives and revise programming accordingly

· Serve on Nurse Practice Council Fall and Restraint Prevention Teams

· Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a

professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).

2. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values,

beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.

· Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills

· Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments within the OTR/L scope of practice

· Ability to complete all required documentation in an accurate and timely fashion, according to accepted practice and standard of care

· Demonstrated commitment to continuing education in field of expertise

· Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in an interdisciplinary setting

Education/Experience/Licensure/Technical/Other:

I. Education: B.S. prior to 2007; M.S. post 2007

II. Experience (Type & Length): Two years experience in an occupational therapy setting required; 1 year in a psychiatric setting preferred

III. Certification/Licensure: MA License required; National Registration required

IV. Software/Hardware: Meditech 6.0 experience a plus; Microsoft Outlook; Word; Excel

V. Other: American Heart Association CPR certification

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans