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Plan and administer a prescribed occupational therapy treatment program for patients/residents to facilitate 1•ehabilitation following illness, disease or injury
Responsibilities:
Job Requirements:
Plan and administer a prescribed occupational therapy treatment program for patients/residents to facilitate 1•ehabilitation following illness, disease or injury
Responsibilities:
- Review and evaluate physician referrals and patient / resident medical records to determine occupational therapy treatment required
- Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of available patient / resident data
- Confer with physician and other health practitioners to obtain additional patient/resident information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate therapy treatment •with other aspects of patient / resident care
- Record patient/resident treatment, response and progress
- Assist the rehab director and medical director in planning of occupational therapy services as needed
- Perform tests, measurements and evaluations such as functional activities/ADI.s, range of motion, manual muscle tests, postural control, sensation, coordination, neuromuscular control, visual perception and home management
- Plan program involving practice in functional skills including prevocational, vocational and homemaking skills and activities of quality living
- Consult •with other members of the rehabilitation team to select programs consistent with needs and capabilities of each patient and to coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities
- Select treatment program suited to individual physical capacity, intelligence level and interest to upgrade patient to maximum independence, assist in restoration of functions and aid in adjustment to disability
- Consult with physicians and/or nursing in the event of adverse reactions
- Maintain documentation consistent with third party reimbursement
- Conduct on the job training for new employees. Adapt existing training materials to meet immediate needs
- Assist in the recruitment of staff to provide needed treatment
- Attend department meetings and/or sit on required committees
- Participate in developing and updating department policies and procedures, and maintain required records and reports as outlined in tl1e Policies and Procedures Manual
- Participate in department budget planning with supervisor on actual hours and expenses versus budget
- Develop specifications for commonly used items
- Maintain confidentiality of necessary information
- Utilize supplies and equipment properly and without waste
- Think and act calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job without being thrown off stride
- Perform any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required
- Follow established infection control precautions and adhere t.o Universal Blood and Body Fluid precautions following Company policy and center specific infection control policies and procedures
Job Requirements:
- Credentialed graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and licensed In the state where practicing
- Prior experience in occupational therapy preferred
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, w.1.th frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds
- Travel within a local area as needed for patient treatment
