Asst Cert Occupational Therapy -Primarily Skilled Nursing

Job Description

Job Duties

Provides patient care and treatment which may include activities such as self-care retraining, cognitive training, energy conservation, work simplification, home and work safety education, therapeutic exercise, and therapeutic activities.

Documents patient progress in accordance with hospital and other regulatory requirements.

Communicates changes in patient progress which may necessitate a change in the patient’s plan of care.

Participates in educational opportunities for professional growth, including the Performance Improvement program, and assists with orientation and mentoring of staff.

Follows Hospital and Department Policy and Procedures, correct billing practices, and demonstrate good time management skills.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM

DESIRABLE

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state where work is being performed
• CPR Training (Outpatient Services)

• Previous experience in setting related to primary role
• Previous experience supervising technicians and ancillary personnel

Specialized Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy techniques
• Good interpersonal and time management skills
• Good communication skills

Kind and Length of Experience

• New graduate acceptable

• One year experience in hiring setting
• Previous experience using EMR(electronic medical record)