Job Description

• Ability to assess residents in need of skilled occupational therapy intervention.
• Ability to interpret and communicate results of assessments.
• Ability to design and execute appropriate treatment plans.
• Ability to document daily care as per established guidelines.

• Provides Occupational Therapy services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with department procedures.
• Conducts screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Monitors resident's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
• Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident in their own environment.
• Provides clinical information in a timely manner concerning safety and functional needs for discharge.
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual occupational therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
• Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the resident.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
• Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
• Follows management direction.
• Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement program as directed.
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, family, and other team members.
• Participates in resident, family and staff education.
• Provides in-service education to the members of the residents care team and education to the community.
• Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, residents, family members and facility personnel.
• Communicating orally or in writing with clarity and accuracy.
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
• Instructs patient, family, and staff in appropriate patient specific occupational therapy procedures or home program to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities.
• Supervises and directs COTA's in the implementation of the treatment plan.
• Therapist maintains communication with supervisor concerning caseload fluctuations as appropriate.
• Establishes individual resident schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short and long term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Organizes work area and work in progress so that minimum delay result with interruptions or substitutions.
• Coordinates treatment plan with resident, family, and other team members.
• Documents results of resident's assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.
• Records indirect time and billable treatment times according to department procedures.
• Adheres to department procedures regarding documentation of Occupational Therapy services.
• Records skilled services provided on a daily basis, including time spent with direct patient care.
• Completes weekly progress notes, providing information related to patient progress and plan modification.
• Consistently documents and updates therapy intervention on the nursing care plan in accordance with established time frames.

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination for O.T.R.
• Current state licensure or license eligible.
• 0-3 years of long term care experience.

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