Occupational Therapist

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Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist has responsibility to evaluate, treat, establish a plan of care, and assess need for Occupational Therapy services

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to :

• Demonstrates activities including scheduling patients for evaluation and treatment. Proficiency with this skill is validated through the productivity data.
• Demonstrates proficiency in documentation necessary for Occupational Therapy. This includes :

oCompleting proper documentation such as evaluation, weekly progress notes, precautions, contraindications, and placing an individualized plan of care with functional goals in the patients’ medical record within 24 hours of initial contact.

oCompleting daily documentation and re-assessments within 24 hours and discharge summaries within 48 hours per PM&R policy and procedure.

oSubmission of daily charges.

Demonstrate proficiency in evaluation techniques / skills and therapy procedures appropriate to the age of the patient and within medical limits of the patient while taking into consideration any special precautions / contraindications the patient may have.

Performs and demonstrates procedures while using proper body mechanics and safety precautions for the techniques / procedures including but not limited to the following :

Manual Muscle Testing

Goniometry

Sensory Testing

Neuromuscular / Reflex Testing

Positioning

Splinting Static vs. Dynamic

Therapeutic Exercise Techniques

Activities of Daily Living

Cognitive and Visual Perceptual Training

Adaptive Equipment

Coordination / Dexterity Activities

Modalities

Demonstrate the ability to :

oAssess the needs of the patient by assessing and documenting the learning needs of the patient / caregiver and supply the appropriate instructions to the appropriate learner.

All other duties related assigned responsibilities

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• 1 years of clinical experience

Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Occupational Therapy

Skills and Abilities

• Must adhere to the bylaws established by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Ability to perform technical procedures
• Ability to instill confidence in patients, with physicians, and in other staff members

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position will have close interactions with physicians, nurses, patients, and professional staff and support personnel

Physical Capabilities

Position requires walking and standing most of the shift. Hearing and visual activity and clear speech patterns are necessary.

Indoor work equipment including but not limited to treadmills, cycles, strength training circuit, and audiovisual equipment

Environmental / Working Conditions

This position is mostly subject to inside conditions which includes varying indoor temperatures.

Direct Reports

N / A

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources. *
30+ days ago