Occupational Therapist
Facilitates development and rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy. Occupational Therapist will evaluate each patient, develop a plan of care appropriate to the patient's needs and implement that plan of care, reassessing as needed.
Responsibilities:
SERVICE • Provides an evaluation appropriate for the individual referral based on age and diagnosis. • Develops a treatment plan based on deficits found on evaluation and as per patient goals. • Provides treatment as outlined on plan integrating knowledge and skills in the delivery of care based on standards of practice. • Reviews and updates treatment plan based on patient status /need. • Participates in patient discharge planning including equipment ordering and recommendations for continued, coordinated services. • Provides education to patients, families and or caregivers regarding therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of the patient. • Consults and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding treatment and patient status. • Thoroughly and accurately documents/dictates findings of the evaluation. • Thoroughly and accurately documents treatments provided. • Thoroughly and accurately documents/dictates patient progress and re-evaluation findings. • Thoroughly and accurately documents/dictates patient discharge status. • Completes all pertinent paperwork according to assigned work area. • Assists in planning and coordination of learning experiences that will enable students to achieve clinical objectives. • Precepts students in a manner that enables students to demonstrate maximal performance. • Completes and discusses weekly feedback forms and midterm and final evaluations with the student. QUALITY • Utilizes scheduled time with each patient effectively adapting schedule and or treatment to meet the needs of the patient. • Achieves expected outcomes of patient care within clinician's control. • Modifies communication to level of patient/family understanding and accommodates for differences in learning styles/needs. • Seeks assistance with patient care issues as appropriate from immediate supervisor or a peer. • Assigns appropriate patients to OT assistant indicating goals, expected outcome of treatment and overall plan. • Provides appropriate supervision to OT assistant according to State Practice Act. • Utilizes Rehab Equipment Tech effectively for patient equipment, clothing modification and supply ordering. FINANCE • Accurately documents charges according to treatment provided. • Makes self aware of patient's insurance and obtains appropriate approval/authorization for treatment. • Meets productivity standards. GROWTH • Maintains own patient schedule effectively. • Reports scheduling/case load issues to senior therapist. • Collaborates with therapy scheduler to provide appointment times.
Credentials
- Required Occupational Therapist
Education
- Required Bachelor's Degree