POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, provide assigned occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with the established physician plan of care and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and agency regulations, policies, and procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
- Implementation and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
- Provide services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
- Patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
- Patient and caregiver education.
- Prepare clinical notes.
- Communicate with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners, as appropriate, related to the current plan of care.
- Coordinate with known external agencies providing care and services to the same patient.
- Participate in the agency's QAPI program.
- Participate in agency-sponsored in-service training.
- Provide assigned occupational therapy services in accordance with the physician plan of care and under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
- Ensure delivery of services is maintained in accordance with physician orders and with client consent.
- Observe, record, and report reactions to treatment and any changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and/or physician.
- Perform other related duties as directed by the Clinical Manager and/or Administrator.