Occupational Therapist PRN - We work around your schedule

Job Description

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients' functional activity demands and performance abilities to identify and address deficits. Their goal is to enhance the patient’s quality of life and support the maintenance or restoration of independence. Responsibilities include implementing standards of care for occupational therapy services in line with the Service Agreement and adhering to physician orders and the plan of care. The Occupational Therapist will report to and be supervised by the agency’s Director of Nursing or RN supervisor. Must deliver occupational therapy services according to a physician’s written orders. Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to patient according to a physician’s written orders. This may include, but is not limited to the following :

a . Assess and evaluate therapeutic / rehabilitative / functional status.

b.  Develop a plan of care and treatment making sure plan of care is consistent

with assessment.

c.  Participate in the development of the patient’s total plan of treatment.

d.  Identify, develop or adapt work and / or daily activities that enhance the patient’s quality of life.

e . Assess the environment especially as it relates to fall risk and interventions and safety.

f.  Develop or fabricate adaptive equipment to improve patient function and independence.

g . Instruct patient and family or caregivers in the use and care of adaptive appliances.

Required Skills

EDUCATION

SKILLS / ABILITIES

WORKING CONDITIONS