Overview

Occupational Therapist Overview:

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients through use of therapeutic procedures designed to address deficits in self-care skills and abilities to perform tasks in daily living and work environments and to improve independence, safety, and quality of life. The Occupational Therapist ensures quality, efficient occupational therapy is provided to patients by managing the delivery of care throughout the course of treatment and delegating appropriate components of care to the Occupational Therapy Assistant under his/her supervision. The Occupational Therapist participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing support and information within the area of occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities:·Review available patient information and evaluate the impact of this information on the assessment and treatment process.·Conducts and documents a thorough functional assessment of the patient utilizing standardized procedures. Includes home/vocational and equipment needs.·Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan based on patient needs and containing achievable functional goals. ·Revise treatment plans, as needed, throughout the treatment process.·Completes documentation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and applicable standards and administrative and clinical requirements.·Provides supervision to Assistants in accordance with applicable State Practice Act guidelines. ·Reports to work as scheduled.·Orient patients to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform patients of any potential risk during any procedure.·Communicates with nursing staff, patient and families to ensure effective care delivery.·Establish and instruct patient and family/other caregiver in exercises and therapeutic procedures to be continued following discharge. ·Assist in the referral process when a patient requires additional services following discharge. Maintain current knowledge of community resources. ·Consistently records outcome scoring data accurately.·Consistently utilizes appropriate treatment interventions for each patient served that are individualized and ensure appropriate level of challenge, sophistication, and complexity to facilitate maximal patient progress and outcomes.·Attend and participate in rehabilitation team conferences regarding patient progress, problems or needs.·Attend and participate in other department/facility meetings, as required.·Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical accuracy. ·Act in compliance with CHS policies and procedures, State, Federal and Professional Organization regulatory and professional standards and guidelines. ·Provide input to the Rehab Director on clinical performance of assistants as requested and appropriate.·Perform other duties as assigned.IND123

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

·Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and five years of direct practice experience. ·Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.·Demonstrates competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in Occupational Therapy to the patient population served by this facility.·Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.·Adequate computer skills in order to complete required job duties and computerized documentation.·Demonstrate ability to assess patient needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.·Strong organizational skills in order to effectively maintain multiple projects simultaneously.·Requires creativity as well as the ability to work independently.