Occupational Therapist

Position: Occupational Therapy (O.T)

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Rehabilitation     

Neulife Rehabilitation of Florida (NLRF) provides post-acute rehabilitation and residential services for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Spinal Cord Injuries, and Neurological Disorders. 

Summary:

Assists in the provision of screens, collection of assessment data, and direct treatment to a general rehab caseload and under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Participates in the clinical team process. Provides teaching and training to care giver staff. Participates in clinical program development.

Responsibilities:

• Screens patients.
• Evaluates patients and develops appropriate care plans.
• May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing patient care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
• Under a physician's order, provides direct patient treatments in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes one-on-one, supervised and group.
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
• Consults with and trains patients and care givers.
• Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
• Documents activities according to the company's clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
• Communicates effectively with patients, team members, customers and supervisor.
• Promotes positive customer relations.

• Participates in clinical program development and implementation in collaboration with supervisor.
• Participates in the training and orientation of other staff.
• May participate in the interviewing process for new staff.
• May participate in census building and marketing activities.
• Demonstrates an ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.
• May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.

• Exhibits courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators, and co-workers.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be involved in the position.

Environmental Demands:

• Work is performed in the Rehabilitation Department, patient care units, and in the community (community integration outings, appointments, etc). Occasional exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, anti-neoplastic pharmaceuticals and other materials and substances that may be used in patient care or on the patient care unit.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional physical effort with medium to heavy objects. Transferring patients weighing between 100 to 250 lbs. is occasionally required.
• Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.
• Good hearing and verbal skills required for directing staff, customer relations and marketing activities.
• Manual dexterity required for documentation needs, for manipulation of equipment and for direct patient care.
• Good visual skills required for patient assessment, documentation, and report analysis.

• Requires intense attention and concentration.

• Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to articulate and comprehend the English Language.
• Bi-lingual skills may be required for certain client facilities.

External and internal candidates, as well as, position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the company on a case-by-case basis.

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy, and Professional Licensure where required by state law; two years clinical experience preferred.

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem­ solving and decision-making skills.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Note: NeuLife at its sole discretion, may change or modify this job description at any time with or

without notice.