Occupational Therapist

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provides Occupational Therapy services to patients in a skilled nursing environment.

· Complete Occupational Therapy evaluation as needed or directed.

· Complete and identifying a problem list, short term goals, long term goals and treatment plan.

· Conducts individual, and concurrent treatment as assigned by the Director of Rehab.

· Monitors patient’s response to intervention and make modification as needed.

· Maintains acceptable patient care ratios as determined by the Director of Rehab.

· Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment; trains patient and caregiver in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.

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

· Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

· Adheres to Occupational Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of Occupational Therapy Services.

· Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.

· Records billable treatment times according to Occupational Therapy Department procedures and submits weekly/monthly statistics to regional office.

· Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.

· Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Programs as required.

· Adheres to established confidentiality standards.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordance with state regulations. https://info.flclearinghouse.com