Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description Summary
The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the
implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all
conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
1. Evaluates the patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination,
written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home
environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs.
Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
2. For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work
capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with
Organization policy.
3. Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates
plan of care to referring physicians and other Organization professionals.
4. May teach new skills or retrain patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost
due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
5. May fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of various types of adaptive equipment
to improve function.
6. May train patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
7. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any
changes in the patient's condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization
policy.
8. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to
promote coordinated, efficient care.
9. Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by
Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of
the Organization.

10. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers
as appropriate.
11. Instructs the patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the
patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
12. Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and
state regulations.
13. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health
aide care every two (2) weeks.
14. Participates in discharge planning for patients.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to
perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications
1. Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredit­ed jointly by the Committee on
Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the
American Occupational Therapy Association.
2. Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational
Therapy Association.
3. Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
5. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or
organization requirements and is in good working order.