|
Occupational Therapist
Reports to: Clinical Supervisor Job Description Summary The occupational therapist contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to the policies described in the Employee Manual. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities 1. Evaluates patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total Plan of Care. 2. Participates in quality management program. 3. Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates Plan of Care to referring physician and other organization professionals. Also as necessary will develop program for caregivers energy conservation. 4. May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy. 5. May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy. 6. Maintains appropriate clinical records, progress notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient's condition. Submits these records in accordance with organization policy. 7. Maintain contact/communication with team members in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care. 8. Attends and contributes to inservices, interdisciplinary case conferences, and other meetings as required by organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the organization. 9. Instructs and educates patient's/family/caregiver and other team members in patient's treatment regime. 10. Provides inservice education programs to other staff. 11. Participates in team conferences and Family & Education meetings. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. Position Qualifications 1. A graduate of an occupation therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. 2. Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association. 3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. 5. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification. 6. Can work with patients of all ages and diagnoses. Physical Requirements: Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Some reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required clinical support skills. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Able to lift, position, transfer patients. Continuing Education Requirements: Agency personnel are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor. In addition, agency personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility or other educational activities to enhance job related skills and abilities. |
|||||||||||||
|
Physical Therapy | Occupational Therapy | Speech Therapy Adult Day | Child Care | Home Safety | Admission Forms | Employment Opportunities | Contact Us
Webmaster
|
||||||||||||||
