Occupational Therapist

Overview

In collaboration with patients and families, the occupational therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.

Responsibilities/Job Description

The occupational therapist partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation

Gathers pertinent data

Performs examination

Determines treatment diagnosis

Develops an individualized plan of care through coordination with the patient and family

Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks

Determines prognosis for recovery

Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver

Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences

Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response

Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care

Establishes appropriate discharge plan

Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention

Implements plan of care

Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment

Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education

Documentation/Billing

Uses acceptable medical terminology

Follows professional practice standards

Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards

Complies with department billing standards

Professional Expectations

Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management

Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements

Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated

Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice

Productivity

Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity

Quality Improvement

Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement

Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives

Qualifications

Required

License/Certification/Registration

• Occupational Therapy Licensure in State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of Minnesota

• Active Minnesota Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred

Education

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience

• 1+years

License/Certification/Registration

• Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy