Occupational Therapist

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for outstanding delivery of occupational therapy services including evidence-based patient care and patient engagement while following company policies.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

Personal Growth

Intentional effort to improve personal habits, behaviors, actions, and reactions. Examples include completing an advanced certification, providing an in-service for staff, launching a niche program, or develop a referral relationship.

Accountability

Takes accountability for actions and results. Follows through on actions without being reminded. Takes ownership for key performance indicators and is accountable for improvement.

Leadership & Teamwork

Leads by example regardless of position. Actively works to eliminate barriers to achieve company goals. Proactively assists in the development of the team. Provides solutions rather than criticism.

Professional Promotion

Actively promotes Physical Therapy and the organization through involvement in community events, company outreach events, and building referral relations.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL : TREATMENT

• Performs clinic care and occupational therapist duties in accordance with the needs of the clinic and patients.
• Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, cognitive, neurologic, psychosocial, and functional needs of ANR’s patient population.
• Establishes occupational therapy interventions based upon the evaluation and examination, physician orders, and patient’s goals for therapy.
• Competently performs appropriate occupational therapy techniques and procedures.
• Provides for continuity of patient care through written and verbal communication with other health care professionals. Makes recommendations for needed patient care equipment prior to patient discharge and assists with acquisition of same as appropriate.
• Documents findings, patient progress, and all procedures performed within established time frames.
• Submits all patient billing at the end of each day.
• Instructs patients / family members in home programs.
• Demonstrates effective time management.
• Complies with quality improvement standards.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

BENEFICIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE