Occupational Therapist

Company: Encore Rehabilitation Services
Location: Commerce
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:POSITION SUMMARY
Provides and directs occupational therapy services to residents, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under physician's orders.Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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  Provides occupational therapy services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Occupational Therapy Department procedures.
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  Conducts screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
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  Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
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  Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, family, and other team members.
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  Establishes individual resident schedules in conjunction with other team members.
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  Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
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  Coordinates treatment plan with resident, family and other team members.
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  Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
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  Monitors resident's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
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  Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident in their own environment.
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  Documents results of resident's assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
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  Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the resident.
• Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment. Trains residents, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.
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  Participates in discharge planning.
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  Supervises and directs COTA's in the implementation of the treatment plan.
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  Supervises students and volunteers.
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  Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual occupational therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
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  Participates in resident, family and staff education.
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  Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
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  Adheres to Occupational Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of occupational therapy services.
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  Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
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  Provides in-service education to members of the resident's care team and education to the community.
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  Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
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  Records indirect time and billable treatment times according to Occupational Therapy Department procedures and submits weekly/monthly statistics to regional office.
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  Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
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  Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility/company safety standards.
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  Complies with all infection control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
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  Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up or resident therapy programs.
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  Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, residents, family members and facility personnel.
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  Reports to work on time and adheres to schedule maintaining acceptable patient ratios and work efficiency during assigned shift.
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  Assists with and participates in quality assurance program as required.
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  Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
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  Performs other duties as assigned.
  Qualifications:RECOMMENDED MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
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    Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
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    Successful completion of National Certification Examination for OTR.
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    Current state licensure or license eligible.
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    Regular attendance.

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