OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (81967)

Job Duties/Knowledge

• Conducts assessments and reassessments of the patient’s level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
• Plans, implements, and supervises an individualized therapeutic program designed to restore physical function, sensory-integrative functions, or greater independence in activities of daily living.
• Collaborates with the Rehab Director or designed professional to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care.
• Guides and teaches the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, compensatory, creative, and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function and increasing independence in activities of daily living.
• Observes, records, and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition or treatment.
• Documents the extent of the patient’s involvement in the decision affecting his/her care.
• Instructs other agency personnel and patients’ family members in certain phases of occupational therapy in which they may safely and effectively assist the patient.
• Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient’s plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcomes.
• Participates in continuous assessment and evaluation of the agency via Quarterly Record Review or the Quality Assurance/Improvement Program.

Physical Requirements

• Sight and hearing sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day while driving, standing, sitting, assisting patients’ movement, writing, and speaking.