Physical Therapy- Occupational Therapist Pd/Day

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Manager of Rehabilitation Services, will evaluate and treat patients under orders from the referring physician. Evaluation and treatment programs are developed through the use of a variety of therapeutic procedures and assistive devices intended to maximize functional potentials in all areas of a patient's life. Occupational Therapist functions in accordance with the State Practice Act.

PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS AND TASKS

Essential Function

1.Review patient information and evaluate the impact of the information on the assessment and treatment process

2.Conduct and document a complete functional assessment of the patient in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.

3.Design and implement an individualized plan of care, appropriate to the age and needs of the patient, containing functional and measurable goals with input from both the patient and family.

4.Perform therapy treatment as ordered by the physician in a timely manner, in accordance with established MMHS guidelines.

5.Document progress in the patient medical record, in accordance with established MMHS and regulatory guidelines.

6.Meet established key management indicators for productivity levels of 9-10 patient visits per day.

7.Supervise, instruct, and train Rehabilitation Technicians in treatment procedures to be utilized while working with patients.

8.Communicate with physicians, patients, families, other MMHS personnel, as needed, regarding a patient's progress, problems and discharge plans.

9.Follow all approved documentation guidelines pertaining to the plan of care, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

10. Orient patients to treatment procedures appropriate to their age and needs

a. Inform patients of an potential risk during any procedures

11. Establish and instruct patient, family and/or caregiver in home programs and discharge programs.

12. Assist in the continuum of care process when a patient requires additional rehabilitation following discharge.

13. Attend and participate in required department meetings, as well as other MMHS committee meetings as assigned.

14. Participate in department quality improvement process.

15. Provide clinical supervision to Occupation Therapy students as requested

16. Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities.

17. Act in compliance will all regulatory, corporate and professional standards and practice guidelines.

18. Provide input to the Director of Physical Therapy on clinical issues, and regarding clinical performance on COTA's, rehabilitation technicians and assist rehab manager with marketing as directed.

19. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy, Required.

Skill Requirements: Ability to assess patient and family needs, and develop and implement a comprehensive Plan of Care.

Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards/requirements.

Knowledge of Medicare documentation standards.

Recommended affiliation with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred

Licensing Requirements: Current CA Occupational Therapist License, Required

Physical Demands: Constantly required to push/pull and lift light objects less than 50 lbs. Occasionally required to push/pull more than 300 lbs., and lifting in excess of 50 lbs.

Required to perform simple motor skills such as standing, walking, writing and use of various types of therapeutic and office equipment

Frequently required to remain in uncomfortable positions for long periods of time, such as bending over equipment, counters, and tables and squatting.

Required to walk, stand and sit for long periods of time.

Special Demands: Ability to work with others and to perform a variety of assigned duties.

Special Considerations: Will be dealing with patients of all ages to include; children/pediatrics, adolescents, adults and elderly geriatrics.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.