Occupational Therapist

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST: JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Requirements

• Bachelor (or higher degree) of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination for OTR.
• Current state licensure or license eligible.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development
  
  

Physical Requirements

Physical demand for this job is classified as “medium work” which includes

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force frequently
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly
• Occasional push and pull of up to 25 pounds
• Standing frequently
• Walking frequently
• Bending frequently
• Overhead reach infrequently
• Squatting occasionally
• Kneeling occasionally
• Standing rotation occasionally
• Gripping frequently
• Sitting occasionally
• Stair climbing occasionally
• Average work day is up to 8 hours
• Employee may be subject to unpredictable and hazardous patient/resident behavior
  
  

Northwoods Rehab will provide reasonable accommodation upon request from the employee.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to and reports to the Director of Therapy/Rehab.

Job Responsibilities

OT job description - updated 10/1/2025

• Provides and directs occupational therapy services to patients including the assessment, treatment,
  
  

program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. Functions

under

physician’s orders.

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in
  
  

accordance with Northwoods rehab Policies and Procedures.

• Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts
  
  

specialized evaluations as indicated.

• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family and other team members.
• Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Develops treatment plans by identifying a target list, including short and long-term goals and
  
  

methods to achieve identified goals.

• Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.
• Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
• Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in
  
  

accordance with physician orders.

• Develops appropriate home or programming within the community to maintain and enhance the
  
  

performance of the patient in their own environment.

• Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
• Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.
• Provides, recommends, fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment. Trains patient, family and
  
  

appropriate staff in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.

• Participates in discharge planning.
• Supervises and directs COTAs in the implementation of the treatment plan.
• Supervises Rehabilitation Techs/Aides, students and volunteers.
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and individual occupational
  
  

therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.

• Participates in patient, family and staff education.
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation
  
  

program of the patient.

• Adheres to Northwoods Therapy procedures regarding documentation of occupational therapy
  
  

services.

• Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
• Provides in-service education to the members of the patients care team and education to the
  
  

community.

• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department
  
  

procedures.

OT Job Description - Updated 10/1/2025

• Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility safety standards, as well as complying
  
  

with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.

• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow up of patient therapy programs.
• Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, supervisor, patients, family members
  
  

and facility personnel and administration.

• Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule for efficient patient treatments.
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
• May be asked to travel to participate in home assessments within a reasonable distance from
  
  

the facility.

• Maintains passwords for the software required for position and keeps all passwords secure.
• Performs such other duties as assigned and as required to effectively perform the responsibilities of
  
  

the position and are in the best interest of Northwoods Rehab