What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at The Medical Team, Inc?
Essential Functions:
In accordance with established Agency standards, parameters of responsibility, clinical and administrative policies and procedures:
- Participates in the development and maintenance of treatment plans.
- Assists the physician in evaluating home care patients’ level of function by applying diagnostics and prognostics procedures.
- Participates with other clinical staff in assessing patient needs and developing an appropriate plan of care.
- Completes occupational therapy assessment note in a timely manner.
- Participates in case conferences as assigned.
- Involves patients and family members in developing and implementing the plan of care whenever possible.
- Communicates recommendations and requirements for continuation and/or additional occupational therapy services to appropriate individuals and obtains a physician’s order for any needed special equipment.
- Instructs other clinical staff members in certain phrases of the therapy program in which they may assist the home care patient.
- Implements current occupational therapy practice.
- Guides home care patients in the use of therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function.
- Helps home care patients adjust to physical limitations and maximize capabilities.
- Submits timely, complete clinical records documenting services rendered and observations about patient’s progress.
- Participates in discharge planning activities and prepares a written discharge summary.
- Implements appropriate infection control and safety measures and reports all hazards and accidents in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintains confidentially of patient information.
- Adheres to all Agency policies regarding schedule changes and/or missed visits.
- Uses equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
- Demonstrates accurate and efficient utilization of equipment and supplies.
- Communicated information regarding malfunctioning equipment and/or inadequate supplies to appropriate
- individuals.
- Communicated information regarding safe and efficient use of equipment and supplies to patients and families.
- Participates in professional growth and development.
- Attends Agency in-services.
- Develops and presents educational programs for Agency clinical staff as requested.
- Demonstrates current knowledge of the principles of occupational therapy practice.
- Maintains current professional licensure.
- Participates in the Quality Assessment and Improvement program as requested.
- Serves as a member of the Advisory Board and the Clinical Record Review Committee as requested.