Occupational Therapist / OT
1 year ago
Houston
Job Description Occupational Therapist The Staff Occupational Therapist assumes part and/or full time clinical responsibility in an assigned facility. This is a professional position with the primary responsibility of evaluation of patients and direct patient care. Additional duties of an administrative nature are to be performed as assigned. Qualifications: The Occupational Therapist must have: • MS/OTD in Occupational Therapy, • Current license in the state, • Excellent oral and written communication skills, • Able to Stand times (2) plus hours without interruptions or breaks, • Able to push, pull, move, and or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum of 4 feet or carry 50 lbs. a minimum of 2 feet, • Must be able to perform all patient transfers, (including stand pivot, 2 person, sliding board, Hoyer Lift, non-weight bearing) safely and effectively with or without mechanical devices., • Must be able to Sit, Stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the day, • Must be able to assist with the evacuation of residents during emergency situations, • Must pass Medical and Physical examination based on job qualifications, requirements and duties/responsibilities, • Must have the willingness to work with severely physically, emotionally and cognitively compromised residents and patients, • Must be able to take direction from other team members to promote patient treatment and safety, • Must be willing to work in an environment with risk of personal injury, exposure to infections waste/materials, infectious diseases, and odors., • Must be able to cope with the emotional stress associated with working with patients, families and coworkers, • Must be able to work independently with periodic (daily or less) support and direction, • Must be alert and attentive to patients and work environment throughout the day, • Must be able to shift attention and task performance based on patient and facility requirements, • Must be able to work in a distractible and stimulation environment, • Must be able to read, understand, and comply with all facility based policy and procedures, • Must have visual, hearing and sensory skills adequate to preserve patient and personal safety Duties and Responsibilities: A. Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Occupational Therapy services., • Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services., • Performs patient evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient needs., • Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff and supervisor of occupational therapy staff., • Assumes responsibility for continual professional growth and development, by participating in continuing education programs, and other appropriate learning experiences., • Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility and physical related information., • Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures on a daily basis., • Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team., • Attends and participates in family meetings as appropriate., • Adheres to documentation requirements of Rehabilitation department and the facility., • Conducts staff training/education as appropriate via formal and informal in-services and consultations., • Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and company Policy & Procedure manual., • Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides/extenders as indicated by patient needs and state laws and discipline practice act., • Contributes to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods and accepting new ideas, constructive criticism, or advice from others.