Lead Occupational Therapist Job Description

Qualifications 

• Graduate of an accredited university with a B.S., MA, or M.S. in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by the AOTA 
• Recognized by the NBCOT as a designated OTR (if state-mandated) 
• Holds current license and/or a registration in the state (as applicable)

Job Responsibilities 

• Provide a comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation based on MD orders 
• Document findings on the standardized evaluation form neatly, timely, accurately, and adhering to all guidelines 
• Provide a comprehensive treatment plan including long- and short-term goals, frequency, duration, and treatment modalities 
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for evaluations, treatments, recertifications, and discharges 
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients utilizing modalities and modify patient treatment as indicated while adhering to precautions 
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note accurately and timely 
• Document monthly updated treatment plan in standardized form comprehensively and in a timely manner 
• Document the patient’s discharge on a discharge summary as indicated 
• Document any caregiver or discharge in-services on an in-service form as indicated 
• Complete all other documentation forms required by Tender Touch 
• Document care plans and information needed for the MDS as deemed necessary by the facility 
• Attend facility and rehab meetings as indicated by supervisor and/or regional manager 
• Participate in facility committee meetings as indicated 
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team 
• Participate in the scheduling of patients 
• Perform screens as indicated 
• Complete billing logs and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered 
• Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary 
• Supervise junior staff members and students in compliance with State OT Board regulations and requirements. Co-sign notes of assistants or students 
• Maintain a professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients, and patient families 
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals, and/or and community as needed 
• Comply with all facility and Tender Touch safety policies and procedures 
• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights 
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism

• Adhere to productivity requirements, complete productivity reports, and submit in a timely manner 
• Comply with all Tender Touch policies re: lunch, overtime, sick, and time off notifications 
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and managers 
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or Regional Manager 
• Adhere to all other Tender Touch written and oral policies and procedures 
• Tender Touch may request your availability to travel to facilities within a reasonable distance

Physical Demands 

• Employee should be able to transfer patients, lift weights, transport patients and perform treatment on the mat
• Employee should be knowledgeable in and exercise good body mechanics during patient treatment