Occupational Therapist Part-Time

Evaluation and Planning

This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures.

Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations.
Determines if intervention is needed.
Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals.

• Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department.
• Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors.
• Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect the key limiting factors.
• Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goal
• Initiates discharge planning.
• Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
• Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs.
• Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner.
• Affirms ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated.
• Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process.

Treatment Goals and Communication

Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.

• Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, co-workers and the interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates in a clear and timely manner.
• Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome.
• Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.

Interactions and Responsibilities

Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs. Demonstrates appropriate direction and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care.

• Participates in department/facility process improvements.
• Maintains productivity standards set by the department.

Department Operational Activities

Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the appropriate governing board.
• Must possess a current Occupational Therapy license from the State of practice.
• BLS certification required.

Additional Education and Experience

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.