Occupational Therapist

General Purpose:

Under indirect supervision, provides rehabilitative and developmental therapy

and support services for residents. Directs resident participation in selected

tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance; facilitates the learning of

skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, diminish or correct

pathology, and promote and maintain health.

Essential Job Functions

This facility expects their associates to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with

other associates and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the

following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

• Tests and evaluates residents for therapy and support needs; assesses

  availability of in-clinic or on-site facilities, equipment, and/or services.

• Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs designed

  to help residents regain physical or mental functioning or to adjust to their

  disabilities.

• Treats, educates, and counsels residents and families as appropriate

  regarding specific physical, mental, and/or developmental disabilities.

• Monitors resident progress throughout treatment; prepares and maintains

  records and reports as appropriate, ensuring adherence to procedural

  safeguards and confidentiality requirements.

• Participates in training medical and nursing personnel in occupational

  therapy techniques and objectives.

• Conduct and document a thorough functional assessment of the resident,

  utilizing standardized procedures. Assessment of home/vocational and

  equipment needs.

• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.

• Supervise COTA(s) per state guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy

• Current license in state of practice.

• Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified

  areas of specialization.

• Organized and detailed in work performance.

• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.

• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing

  facility.