Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Occupational Therapist

REPORTS TO : Lead Therapist

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW : Provides and directs Occupational Therapy Services to patients, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication.

Functions under physician's orders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

• Provides Occupational Therapy services to patients in accordance with Occupational Therapy Department procedures .
• 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 problem list, including short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.
• Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
• Monitors patient's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
• Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the client in their own environment.
• Documents results of patient assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.
• Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.
• Provides / recommends / fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Supervises and directs COTAs in the implementation of the treatment plan.
• Supervises students and volunteers
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of 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, including nursing department team members, in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient
• Adheres to Occupational Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of Occupational Therapy services.
• Attend in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
• Provides in-service education to the members of the patient's care team and education to the community.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Records billable treatment times according to Occupational Therapy Department procedures.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures.
• Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility / company safety standards.
• Complies 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, patients, family members and facility personnel.
• Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
• All other duties as assigned.

Regulatory Requirements :

• Meets academic requirements as an Occupational Therapist.
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist
• Current BCLS Certification
• Current Louisiana licensure
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