What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at UniversaCare?
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Position Summary :
Provides services to home care clients in accordance with the Plan of Care. Services are provided under the direction of the attending physician with participation of the family and other members of the interdisciplinary team, as indicated.
Qualifications :
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum, accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Possesses current registration or license as required by state(s) of practice.
- Has a minimum of three (3) year's experience in a health care facility or equivalent experience.
- CPR certification.
- Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
- Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state / Agency requirements. Evidence of safe driving record, and reliable transportation.
Essential Functions :
Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy
Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function
Provides assessment findings and goals to assist in developing the client care plan and obtains specific physician orders as needed
Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designated forms and submits per Agency guidelines
Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to nursing Case Manager and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences
Provides services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and JCAHO standards
Attends meetings and required educational programs
Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development and identifies learning / developmental needs to supervisor
Instructs and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants in certain phases of occupational therapy services they may provide to the client.
Available by telephone to the Occupational Therapy Assistant at all times when an Occupational Therapy Assistant is providing treatment to a client.
Supervises on-site while the Occupational Therapy Assistant is rendering client care—every four (4) to six (6) visits, minimally once every month. Supervision does not constitute treatment.
Completes an on-site functional assessment, review, and revision of the Plan of Care, and an assessment of utilization of community resources.
Physical / Environmental Demands :
