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Quick overview

The therapist evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional goals and provides treatment according to a written plan of care. They also document interventions, evaluate the effectiveness of care, and contribute to staff development.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy program and hold relevant licensure. Advanced training or certification in the primary practice area is preferred.

bachelor degreeAssessmentDocumentationTeam CollaborationLeadershipPatient EducationTreatment PlanningEvaluationDischarge PlanningBasic Computer Literacy

Job description

Job Summary

  • Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities.
  • Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals.
  • Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures.
  • Produces other reports as needed.
  • May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
  • Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing.
  • Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
  • Develops a written plan of care.
  • Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
  • Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care. Reassesses patient's functional status.
  • Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
  • Contributes to the development of staff and students.
  • Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
  • Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

  • Experience
  • #N/A
  • Minimum Required
  • Entry level

Preferred/Desired

Education

  • Minimum Required
  • Graduate of an accredited OT program.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

  • Preferred/Desired
  • Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.

Special Skills

  • Minimum Required
  • Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

  • Minimum Required
  • Ot;bls certification within 14 days of hire

Preferred/Desired