Occupational Therapist

Job Description

• PURPOSE OF JOB:
  
  

To provide Occupational Therapy services to patients/clients throughout the life span, who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in their physical, cognitive or psycho-social function resulting from injury, disease, or other health risks. Upon referral from a physician, the occupational therapist interacts and practices in collaboration with other healthcare professionals providing services to prevent disability and impairment and to promote health and wellness.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (TASKS)

Integrates all elements of patient management (evaluation, intervention plan, reevaluation, and discharge/follow-up) according to individual need and age specific criteria, and in a manner to maximize patient outcomes.

Includes patient/client, family/significant other, or caregiver in development of appropriate interventions, goals and discharge plan.

Provides Occupational Therapy interventions using appropriate therapeutic methods, and techniques to produce changes in the condition and function that are consistent with the diagnosis, prognosis and discharge plan.

Performs accurate and timely documentation including billing.

Delegates appropriately to supportive personnel.

Job Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree, Post Baccalaureate Certificate or Master's Degree in

Occupational Therapy, and Certification or eligible for AOTA Certification

Exam needed. A PA Licensure is needed.

B. Experience: Previous experience as an occupational therapist is desirable. Hand therapy experience strongly encouraged.

• Other Skills: Must possess the ability to work independently and in a team.
  
  

Must possess the skills necessary to problem solve and be able to

demonstrate good judgement and decision making.

Active member of the American Occupational Therapy Association is desirable.

Certified in CPR/BLS.