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-evaluationGathers 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/BillingUses acceptable medical terminology

Follows professional practice standards

Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards

Complies with department billing standards

Professional ExpectationsPrioritizes 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

ProductivityMeets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity

Quality ImprovementIdentifies opportunities for process /quality improvement

Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications to Fulfill Job Responsibilities:RequiredEducation NAExperience NALicense/Certification/Registration Occupational Therapy Licensure in State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of Minnesota Active Minnesota Basic Life Support CertificationPreferredEducation Master's Degree in Occupational TherapyExperience 1+yearsLicense/Certification/Registration Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy