Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat in the most functional environment which is the patient's home.
• Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs for the agency to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
• Facilitate the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.
• Provide a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
• Make referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team, including the community physician, to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Adapt program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.
• Promote a safe environment and enforce the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment as necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
• Must have initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.
• Must have a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patient's residence.