OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

About the role

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST: JOB DESCRIPTION
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST: JOB REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Responsibilities

• Provides and directs occupational therapy services to patients including the assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication.
• Provides occupational therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Northwoods rehab Policies and Procedures.
• Counsels patients on the importance of self-care and health maintenance.
• Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family and other team members.
• Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Develops treatment plans by identifying a target list, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Collaborates with other team members to implement and conduct treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
• Maintains patient records and documents progress.
• Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.
• Provides, recommends, fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment.
• Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Supervises and directs COTAs in the implementation of the treatment plan.
• Supervises Rehabilitation Techs/Aides, students and volunteers.
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and individual occupational therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
• Participates in patient, family and staff education.
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.
• Adheres to Northwoods Therapy procedures regarding documentation of occupational therapy services.
• Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
• Provides in-service education to the members of the patients care team and education to the community.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures.
• Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility safety standards, as well as complying with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow up of patient therapy programs.
• Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, supervisor, patients, family members and facility personnel and administration.
• Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule for efficient patient treatments.
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
• May be asked to travel to participate in home assessments within a reasonable distance from the facility.
• Maintains passwords for the software required for position and keeps all passwords secure.
• Performs such other duties as assigned and as required to effectively perform the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interest of Northwoods Rehab.

Requirements

• Bachelor (or higher degree) of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination for OTR.
• Current state licensure or license eligible.

Qualifications

• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits package.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

• $XX.XX per hour or $XXX,XXX annually based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Monday through Friday, typically 8-hour shifts.

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