Occupational Therapist 1

Occupational Therapist

Organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps. The Occupational Therapist teaches patient skills and techniques required for participation in activities, studies and evaluates patient reactions to the program, and prepares progress reports.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Evaluates patient functioning and abilities in order to design effective treatment plans that maximize patient care quality. Maintains high quality and accurate documentation on patient progress and goals and develops appointment schedules in a manner that maximizes the positive therapeutic impact for the patient.
• Treats patients from a holistic perspective by assessing patient needs, designing effective treatment programs, and intervening to promote increased independence in daily living skills. Provides compassionate and caring therapy directed toward improving cognitive, psychological, sensorimotor, developmental, and perceptual functioning.
• Adapts conventional occupational therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises.
• Communicates with patient and family members in a caring and compassionate manner on issues regarding patient progress and problems, available home programs, and the therapeutic process.

Regulatory/Quality

• Fabricates adaptive equipment and orthotics that facilitate patient recovery, and instructs patients on the proper use of equipment in an effort to promote the provision of high quality patient care services.
• Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
• Observes and adheres to quality standards established by the department. Participates in continuous quality improvement programs in order to foster the provision of quality health care services by the department and hospital and ensures that all services are provided with compassion, understanding, and respect for others.
• Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high quality health care services.
• Promotes the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance through participation in staff educational programs, approved continuing education courses, and specialized skill training programs.

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

• Monitors patient progress during therapy, records relevant information regarding therapy, and maintains frequent communications with rehabilitation team members in order to ensure that treatment plans are effective and appropriate. Attends weekly team conferences in order to actively participate in discharge planning.
• Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, and training sessions in an effort to share his/her own expertise with others and further the quality of education and personal growth provided to new personnel, volunteers, and interning students.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• BLS Certification; LOTR (state Licensed)