Occupational Therapist

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Key Responsibilities: - Performs initial patient examination, evaluation, interpretation of referrals, and creates the initial plan of care for each patient, revises as appropriate. - Creates and maintains a patient record for each patient treatment. - Provides on-site assessment and re-evaluation of each patient's treatment according to the State and Federal required interval, whichever is more stringent and adjusts the treatment plan as appropriate. - Coordinates discharge plan and decision with the COTA. - Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of precautions and contraindications to occupational therapy treatment procedures and modalities.. - Completes documentation according to facility policies including timeliness and medical necessity support. - Delegates appropriate portions of the treatment plan and program to the COTA consistent with the COTA's education, training, and experience. - Provides supervision of COTA as required by State Practice Act. - Adheres to state, federal and third-party billing regulations. - Maintains confidentiality, promotes and supports compliance by acting consistently through Facility Code of Conduct and leading by example. - Participates in in-service training and completes all mandatory training within designated time frame.