Occupational Therapist - Contingent

Job Description

Job Description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Under general supervision, plans, organizes and conducts a variety of medically necessary sensorimotor, educational, recreational, social, and treatment modality activities designed to help participants regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their disabilities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Works with other inter-disciplinary team members to coordinate rehabilitative services for PACE participants.
• Devises a treatment program in accordance with the objectives of the plan of care after evaluating the participant.
• Teaches participant skills and techniques required for participation in treatment and program activities.
• Documents all care given to participants and submits to medical records in a timely manner.
• Maintains clinical records, statistics, Data PACE, and related forms timely and accurately.
• May direct the activities of Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehabilitation Technician, students and other Rehabilitation Personnel.
• Actively participates in professional organizations and in-service education programs by leading discussion and presenting reports.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Must complete initial and periodic assessments including home and facility assessment as needed.
• Must communicate participant changes to team members, and document in plan of care.
• Assist with coordination of 24 hour care delivery.
• Must complete assessments prior to care conference with participant.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :