Therapist-Occupational I

Job Summary

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures.

Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information. Develops a written plan of care. Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care. Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record. Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care. Reassesses patient's functional status.

Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources. Contributes to the development of staff and students. Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery. Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience #N/A Minimum Required Entry level Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Graduate of an accredited OT program.

Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice. Special Skills Minimum Required Basic computer literacy skills. Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required OT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired