Occupational Therapist - OTR

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapist will establish and carry out an individualized program of occupational therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, communication and discharge planning to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of needs and incorporates participation by significant others as appropriate.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates patient functional needs and outcomes, adjusts care plans, consults with other specialists, and actively participates in the discharge planning process.
• Possesses a working knowledge of patient’s insurance coverage, verification and completes required insurance documentation in a timely manner.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care for occupational therapy.
• Directs and supervises occupational therapy assistants as allowed by professional license.
• Directs the assistance of other support staff as allowed to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive outcomes and interdisciplinary team discharge planning.
• Practices facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards, including cleaning of therapy equipment, workstation and shared work areas.
• Completes and documents interventions in a timely manner. To include:
  • Evaluations
  • Goals
  • Plan of Care
  • Treatment Encounter Notes
  • Progress Notes
  • Recertifications
  • Discharges
  • Billing
• Maintains Certifications and Physician signatures.
• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Keeps up to date on professional literature, continuing education units, State licensure, and certifications as applicable.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote occupational therapy in the community.
• Additional duties as assigned.