Occupational Therapist

Job Description SummaryThe occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for theimplementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to allconditions outlined in the Service Agreement.Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities1. Evaluates the patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination,written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates homeenvironment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs.Participates in the development of the total plan of care.2. For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform workcapacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance withOrganization policy.3. Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicatesplan of care to referring physicians and other Organization professionals.4. May teach new skills or retrain patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lostdue to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.5. May fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of various types of adaptive equipmentto improve function.6. May train patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.7. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician anychanges in the patient's condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organizationpolicy.8. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care topromote coordinated, efficient care.9. Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required byOrganization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients ofthe Organization.10. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refersas appropriate.11. Instructs the patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in thepatient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.12. Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy andstate regulations.13. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home healthaide care every two (2) weeks.14. Participates in discharge planning for patients.The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties andresponsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested toperform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.Position Qualifications1. Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredit­ed jointly by the Committee onAllied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and theAmerican Occupational Therapy Association.2. Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American OccupationalTherapy Association.3. Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.5. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state ororganization requirements and is in good working order.

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