OT

JOB SUMMARY
An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager/Therapy Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists the physician or intermediate care provider in evaluating level of function, helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
2. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
3. Advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel.
4. Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
5. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
6. Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
7. Directs and supervises assistant (COTA, HHA) personnel per requirements and as assigned.
8. Completes initial history and evaluation visit, notifies physician of patient needs and submits plan of care and orders for physician approval.
9. Performs all skilled occupational therapy procedures as ordered by physician.
10. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
11. Writes reports to physicians regarding patients progress.
12. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, and transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames if therapist has been trained and evaluated for competency on tasks.
13. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 diagnoses and codes.
14. Completes a discharge summary upon completion of therapy services.
15. Completes a 60-day summary for physician every 60 days if further treatment is to be continued.
16. Instruction to patient/family in home program and activities of daily living with documentation in medical record notes.
17. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
18. Prepares and submits patient evaluations, clinical and progress notes in a timely manner as outlined in Agency policy.
19. Immediately reports to Clinical Manager/RN any patient incidents/variances or complaints.
20. Participants in peer review and QM activities as requested.
21. Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
22. Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.
23. Reports all incomplete work assignments to Clinical Manager / Therapy Supervisor.
24. Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well-groomed.
25. Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.
26. Maintains clean and neat work environment.
27. Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making.
28. Maintains current CPR certifications.
29. Performs other duties as assigned.