Occupational Therapist

JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

JOB CODE: 36

DEPARTMENT: OT

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF REHAB

JOB SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients and communicating with patients, clients, and team members. The Occupational Therapist maintains documentation of services in the medical record and conducts in-services and training

in restorative techniques for patients, clients, and team members on an ongoing basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients and team members
• Consistently attend work and provide appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off
• Maintain productivity standards as determined by supervisor and clinical needs
• Demonstrate consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations
• Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders
• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval /orders for services from referring physician
• Treat patients according to treatment plan
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs
• Participate in discharge planning
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed
• Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility
• Participate in facility performance improvement programs
• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department
• Perform other duties as required or directed
• Screen patients based upon identified need
• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department
• Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order
• Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs
• Understand and adhere to the guidelines of “Residents Rights” and assure resident safety

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate of Science degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current State of Texas Occupational Therapist License
• Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal or written instructions in English
• Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner
• Ability to be flexible and positive with intermittent interruptions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit push, pull, and lift) intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients and team members.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift patients, medical equipment, supplies, etc. to 50 lbs.

WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinical

Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law