What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist 40162 position at Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited?
A qualified candidate should have two years of experience in this practice area. They must be licensed to provide occupational therapy in the state of employment.
Job Duties
Evaluation/Re-evaluation: Assesses the client’s functional abilities, including physical, emotional, cognitive, and sensory components to evaluate the necessity of skilled occupational therapy intervention. A patient’s history, context, and goals for treatment should be taken into account when determining a treatment plan.1
Treatment: Helps the client achieve goals set forth in the treatment plan by providing neuromuscular reeducation, therapeutic activity, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, self-care/home management training, development of cognitive skills, sensory integration techniques, wheelchair management, and wound care.
Modalities utilized may include biofeedback, paraffin baths, whirlpools, iontophoresis, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound.2
Discharge: Ensures safety at discharge and continuation of progress by providing home exercise programs, family/caregiver instruction, recommendations for assistive equipment, and recommendations for continued therapy in a less restrictive setting.
Discharge planning should begin at the evaluation and continue through the course of treatment. Planning and coordination for discharge should occur in conjunction with physicians, social workers, other healthcare workers, and the client and family members.1
Supervision: Supervises occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, and occupational therapy students in accordance with standards set by the American Occupational Therapy Association, the state of employment, and the facility.3
Contribution to healthcare team: Communicates with the health team through effective documentation and charting in the patient and department records. Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential, keeping the work environment safe and clean, and adhering to infection control and other safety policies.4
Maintenance of the occupational therapy department’s integrity: Maintains professional expertise through continued education as necessitated by licensure and as appropriate for the provision of specific treatments. Develops occupational therapy department by annually reviewing best practices. Complies with federal and state professional requirements.5
Skills/Competencies
Skills:1
Administer and evaluate standardized assessments
Select and oversee evidence-based interventions
Effectively document the occupational therapy process in compliance with state and federal regulations
Competencies:1
Effective verbal and written communication
Teamwork
Patient-centeredness
Dedication to compliance
Dedication to best practice
Listening and collaboration
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Skills: ct scanner,pediatric experience,clinical decision making skills,simulates patients using simulator, ct scanner or other devices to accurately localize treatment areas.,arrt board certified,certification in radiation therapy technology by the american registry of radiologic technologist,clinical experience,radiation therapy equipment,simulator,select and oversee evidence-based interventions,effectively document the occupational therapy process in compliance with state and federal regulations,physical therapy,active pt license,physical demands,biohazard exposure,bs in related field.,administer and evaluate standardized assessments,radiation safety procedure protocol
Job Duties
Evaluation/Re-evaluation: Assesses the client’s functional abilities, including physical, emotional, cognitive, and sensory components to evaluate the necessity of skilled occupational therapy intervention. A patient’s history, context, and goals for treatment should be taken into account when determining a treatment plan.1
Treatment: Helps the client achieve goals set forth in the treatment plan by providing neuromuscular reeducation, therapeutic activity, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, self-care/home management training, development of cognitive skills, sensory integration techniques, wheelchair management, and wound care.
Modalities utilized may include biofeedback, paraffin baths, whirlpools, iontophoresis, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound.2
Discharge: Ensures safety at discharge and continuation of progress by providing home exercise programs, family/caregiver instruction, recommendations for assistive equipment, and recommendations for continued therapy in a less restrictive setting.
Discharge planning should begin at the evaluation and continue through the course of treatment. Planning and coordination for discharge should occur in conjunction with physicians, social workers, other healthcare workers, and the client and family members.1
Supervision: Supervises occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, and occupational therapy students in accordance with standards set by the American Occupational Therapy Association, the state of employment, and the facility.3
Contribution to healthcare team: Communicates with the health team through effective documentation and charting in the patient and department records. Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential, keeping the work environment safe and clean, and adhering to infection control and other safety policies.4
Maintenance of the occupational therapy department’s integrity: Maintains professional expertise through continued education as necessitated by licensure and as appropriate for the provision of specific treatments. Develops occupational therapy department by annually reviewing best practices. Complies with federal and state professional requirements.5
Skills/Competencies
Skills:1
Administer and evaluate standardized assessments
Select and oversee evidence-based interventions
Effectively document the occupational therapy process in compliance with state and federal regulations
Competencies:1
Effective verbal and written communication
Teamwork
Patient-centeredness
Dedication to compliance
Dedication to best practice
Listening and collaboration
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Skills: ct scanner,pediatric experience,clinical decision making skills,simulates patients using simulator, ct scanner or other devices to accurately localize treatment areas.,arrt board certified,certification in radiation therapy technology by the american registry of radiologic technologist,clinical experience,radiation therapy equipment,simulator,select and oversee evidence-based interventions,effectively document the occupational therapy process in compliance with state and federal regulations,physical therapy,active pt license,physical demands,biohazard exposure,bs in related field.,administer and evaluate standardized assessments,radiation safety procedure protocol
