Occupational Therapist

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist treats injured, ill or disabled residents through the therapeutic use of everyday  activities. Help these patients develop, recover and improve the skills needed for daily living.

The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be  required to perform other duties / responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.

Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse / neglect immediately to the Administrator or Director of Nursing. Reports to Corporate Director of Rehabilitation and facility Director of Rehabilitation Services.

Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.

Report to work on time and as scheduled.

May be responsible for supervising / training personnel such as COTA or OTR Aides.

Responsible for evaluating the patient within one business day of written referral from the Doctor.

The recommended programs will be patient specific to diagnosis according to the type / age of patient under program. Geriatric Programs involve the following :

• ADL re-training
• Functional mobility re-training
• Neuromuscular re-education
• Energy conservation / joint protection

Program for any age involves the following :

After evaluating the patient, the therapist is responsible for planning, administering and supervising the COTA in an appropriate  treatment plan.

Communicate with the referring physician and members of the rehabilitation team regarding the patient’s total treatment program. Maintain an accurate daily record of treatments given to patient’s including billing and charting.

The staff OTR will maintain an accurate daily record of treatments given to patients including billing and charting.  Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Will attain an efficiency standard for delivery of occupational therapy services.

May provide in-service education to facilities, supportive staff, students and community.

Essential Job Duties / Physical Requirements

The following is a general list of key job / physical requirements for your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other  job / physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Facility.