Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Northwoods Rehab is seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist to provide and direct occupational therapy services to patients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, documentation, and communication, functioning under physician’s orders. This role requires collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote patient independence and quality of life.

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

The 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

• Provide and direct occupational therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication under physician’s orders.
• Provide occupational therapy services to patients and initiate referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Northwoods Rehab Policies and Procedures.
• Conduct screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluate patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation; conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings to patients, family, and other team members.
• Establish individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Develop treatment plans by identifying a target list, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Coordinate treatment plan with patient, family, and other team members.
• Implement and conduct treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
• Monitor patient’s response to intervention and modify treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
• Develop appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance patient performance in their own environment.
• Document results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.
• Adapt treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.
• Provide, recommend, fabricate adaptive devices or other equipment; train patient, family, and appropriate staff in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Supervise and direct COTAs in the implementation of the treatment plan.
• Supervise Rehabilitation Techs/Aides, students, and volunteers.
• Review the quality and appropriateness of total services delivered and individual occupational therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
• Participate in patient, family, and staff education.
• Confer formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.
• Adhere to Northwoods Therapy procedures regarding documentation of occupational therapy services.
• Attend in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
• Provide in-service education to members of the patient care team and education to the community.
• Provide treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures.
• Maintain safe and clean work area and adhere to facility safety standards, complying with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for healthcare professionals.
• Consistently demonstrate sound judgment in evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of patient therapy programs.
• Maintain positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, supervisors, patients, family members, facility personnel, and administration.
• Report to work on time and coordinate schedule for efficient patient treatments.
• Assist with and participate in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Adhere to established confidentiality standards.
• Project 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.
• Maintain passwords for required software and keep all passwords secure.
• Perform other duties as assigned and as required to effectively perform the responsibilities of the position and in the best interest of Northwoods Rehab.
  
  

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