Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health & Clinic

Position Overview

The Occupational Therapist is responsible and accountable for evaluation, coordination and administration of quality occupational therapy services.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide occupational therapy services as prescribed by the physician
• Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws
• Provide a written evaluation defining occupational therapy needs, goals and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician's Plan of Treatment
• Provide a written Plan of Care from the nursing staff to provide continuing care
• Carry out appropriate techniques according to identified goals and treatment programs
• Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care team, physicians, parent / guardians, nurses, and appropriate others
• Administer care to ensure safety for the patient
• Update self on the patient's clinical condition
• Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.
• Serves as a resource consultant for clinical staff
• Provide physicians and Aveanna with written evaluation of patient's needs, goals, and progress on a weekly basis or as ordered
• Attends patient case conferences when requested. Attends and participates in in-services as indicated
• Supervises other personnel (COTA, HHA) when required

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