Occupational Therapist

General Purpose:

Under indirect supervision, provides rehabilitative and developmental therapy

and support services for residents. Directs resident participation in selected

tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance; facilitates the learning of

skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, diminish or correct

pathology, and promote and maintain health.

Essential Job Functions

This facility expects their associates to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with

other associates and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the

following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

• Tests and evaluates residents for therapy and support needs; assesses
  
  
  

availability of in-clinic or on-site facilities, equipment, and/or services.

• Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs designed
  
  
  

to help residents regain physical or mental functioning or to adjust to their

disabilities.

• Treats, educates, and counsels residents and families as appropriate
  
  
  

regarding specific physical, mental, and/or developmental disabilities.

• Monitors resident progress throughout treatment; prepares and maintains
  
  
  

records and reports as appropriate, ensuring adherence to procedural

safeguards and confidentiality requirements.

• Participates in training medical and nursing personnel in occupational
  
  
  

therapy techniques and objectives.

• Conduct and document a thorough functional assessment of the resident,
  
  
  

utilizing standardized procedures. Assessment of home/vocational and

equipment needs.

• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• Supervise COTA(s) per state guidelines.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current license in state of practice.
• Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified
  
  
  

areas of specialization.

• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing
  
  
  

facility.