Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities 

The Occupational Therapist treats injured, ill or disabled residents through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Help these patients develop, recover and improve the skills needed for daily living. 

The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures. 

Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator or Director of Nursing. Reports to Corporate Director of Rehabilitation and facility Director of Rehabilitation Services.

Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect. 

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information. 

Report to work on time and as scheduled. 

May be responsible for supervising/training personnel such as COTA or OTR Aides. 

Responsible for evaluating the patient within one business day of written referral from the Doctor. 

The recommended programs will be patient specific to diagnosis according to the type/age of patient under program. Geriatric Programs involve the following: 

• ADL re-training 

• Functional mobility re-training 

• Neuromuscular re-education 

• Energy conservation/joint protection 

Program for any age involves the following: 

• Work simplification 

• ADL’s 

• Fine/Gross Motors Skills 

After evaluating the patient, the therapist is responsible for planning, administering and supervising the COTA in an appropriate treatment plan. 

Communicate with the referring physician and members of the rehabilitation team regarding the patient’s total treatment program. Maintain an accurate daily record of treatments given to patient’s including billing and charting. 

The staff OTR will maintain an accurate daily record of treatments given to patients including billing and charting. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation. 

Will attain an efficiency standard for delivery of occupational therapy services. 

May provide in-service education to facilities, supportive staff, students and community.

Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements 

The following is a general list of key job/physical requirements for your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other job/physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Facility. 

• Regular worksite attendance.

• Must meet recognized standards of the professional education and qualifications.

• Must have basic computer skills. 

• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company’s Motor Vehicles policy. 

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. 

• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. 

• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.

• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job.

• Primary Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 10 lbs: Frequently 

• Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Rarely 

• Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally 

• Lift over 50 lbs: Not required 

• Carry up to 10 lbs: Frequently 

• Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Frequently 

• Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Not required 

• Carry over 50 lbs: Not required. 

• Reach above should height: Frequently 

• Reach at shoulder height: Frequently 

• Reach below shoulder height: Frequently 

• Push/Pull: Frequently 

• Hand Manipulation:

• Grasping: Frequently 

• Handling: Constantly 

• Torquing: Rarely 

• Fingering: Constantly 

• Other Physical Considerations 

• Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing are all required. 

• Employees may be required to operate and automobile and various games.

• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Facility. 

• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.