Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist provides quality patient care, treating behavioral, functional, and physical components of the

patient’s condition, including evaluations, treatment planning, patient treatment, and reassessments, as the primary

responsibility. Assists in administrative duties as necessary. Complies with licensure requirements. Follows policies and

procedures of Healthcare system, agency, department, and Therapy Management Services.

Additional Information

Assess physical psycho - social growth and development dimensions of the patient

Performs therapeutic modalities and observations needed to provide direct care. Develops home exercise program to and

instructs patient and caregiver needs for equipment. Evaluate, treat and instructs patients and caregivers using different

equipment and modalities commensurate with therapy guidelines.

Communicates and documents patients care activities, needs and assessments

Completes all required documentation. Assess patient's personal abilities and limitations and requests assistance in situations

that exceed limitations utilizing supervisor and others in authority appropriately.

Communicates with all members of team about patient status

Completes all required documentation according to Agency policies and procedures. Collaborates with all personnel through

patient Team Conference to identify, clarify and respond to the needs of the patient.

Follows Occupational Therapy Patient Care Plan

Follows plan of care developed by OT. Involves patient and caregiver in goals included in the plan of care and discharge planning.

Plan of care is revised as the patient’s condition and needs change.

Maintains communication with internal and external customers

Maintains contact with physician, nurse care manager, Patient Care Coordinator, Administrator and / or Assistant Administrator to

keep all members of the team informed of patient's current status. Provides agency with documentation of continuing education

courses attended according to State regulations and agency policies.

Maintains equipment, supplies, and reliable transportation

Supplies are used in a cost effective manner and charged to the correct patient. Maintains reliable transportation / ability to travel

as required.