What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at AmeriStaff Services?
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing in home Occupational Therapy services to Agency patients, as prescribed by the attending physician, and for providing Agency staff, and the attending physician with Occupational Therapy consultation as needed.
DUTIES
1. Performs Occupational Therapy assessments of patient functioning levels, plans short and long term goals toward
improving/restoring independence and physical/cognitive functioning; and implements developed treatment programs, approved by the attending physician.
2. Provides guidance and instruction to patients/family members of developed therapeutic, creative, and self care
procedures/activities; and explains adaptive and progressive approaches in applying it.
3. Instructs the patient/family members in use of appropriate orthotic or prosthetic equipment; and may also design and fabricate customized adaptive and assistive devices, with training for their use.
4. Conducts functional and cognitive re-evaluations, as indicated, to assess the need for any revisions in the treatment plan and participates in staff meeting and case conferences as required
5. Instructs and familiarizes, as necessary, the patient and pertinent family members with all other aspects of the total
treatment program.
6. Maintains adequate clinical and progress notes and submits all required paperwork in a timely manner according to Agency
policy.
7. Periodically reports to the physician on the patient’s treatment, response, and progress, and assists the physician in
determining any necessary changes in the treatment program.
8. Arranges out patient OT services that cannot be rendered in the home, as necessary.
9. Provides consultation to, and instructs other members of the team in the use of necessary equipment, techniques, modalities and basic activity programs, when needed, and as requested.
10. Maintains professional competency through in-service attendance and professional resources.
11. Maintains communication with the Physical Therapist and/or Nurse/Case Manager.
12. Must be able to meet the physical demands of providing occupational therapy services, such as ambulating patients, transferring patients, assisting with exercises, etc.
13. Must be able to transfer patients as needed according to proper techniques of body mechanics to promote patient and staff safety.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must possess BS or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy accredited jointly by the Council of Medical Education of
the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
2. Must hold a license/registration as an Occupational Therapist, issued by the State of Michigan.
3. CPR certification preferred, not required.
4. Current Michigan driver’s license and/or reliable transportation with proof of automobile insurance of personal vehicle for business use.
Salary : $75