Occupational Therapist

Essential Functions:

In accordance with established Agency standards, parameters of responsibility, clinical and administrative policies and procedures:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.