Harvest Therapy-- Occupational Therapist-- Alliance

Description

Essential Qualifications:

· Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.

· Passing score on the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy Examination

· Current licensure as Occupational Therapist in practicing state(s)

· Current certification/ registry, as required.

· Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide occupational therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.

· Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of occupational therapy services.

· Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs.

· Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.

· Conduct timely screening of residents referred to occupational therapy to determine need for intervention/ treatment.

· Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.

· Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.

· Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.

· Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plan and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties and interdisciplinary team members.

· Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members.

· Implement and conduct treatment according to the established treatment plan.

· Monitor resident’s response to intervention and adapt treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with established plan of care and physician orders.

· Develop appropriate recommendations, strategies and/ or programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident in their environment.

· Participate in resident, family/ responsible party and staff education by instructing on occupational therapy procedures, strategies, recommendations and/ or program to enhance carry over outside of therapy sessions and in preparation for discontinuation of therapy services.

· Provide, recommend and fabricate adaptive devices or other equipment as needed. Train resident, family/ responsible party and staff on the use of all equipment and devices.

· Confer formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.

· Participate in discharge planning.

· Supervise and direct Occupational Therapy Assistants.

· Supervise Rehabilitation Aides, Occupational Therapy Aides, students and volunteers as directed.

· Provide education to the rehabilitation department, facility staff and community as directed.

· Report to work on time and coordinate schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.

· Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.

· Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes and meetings required or requested for position.

· Adhere to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and dress code.

· Adhere to all policies of company, including job description, certification requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and resident rights.

· Maintain a current knowledge of law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to ensure that all employment actions are in compliance with applicable regulations.

· Ensure a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.

· Report all hazardous conditions including incidents, injuries and equipment to Supervisor/ appropriate personnel immediately.

· Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations.

· Adapt to changes in responsibilities in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks and is flexible in carrying out assignments.

· Communicate and interact professionally and effectively with residents and coworkers ensuring a cooperative environment while maintaining self-control.

· Communicate and interact professionally and respectfully with family members in attending to and meeting their requests.

· Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to constantly operate computer and other office productivity machinery (phone, printer, copier, etc.)

· Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

· Ability to look at a computer monitor for extended periods of time.

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

· Must be able to walk throughout facility and department, tolerate constant/ repetitive standing, traverse stairs, stoop, bend, squat, kneel and reach when performing daily work.

· Travel: As needed.

· Maintain predictable attendance