Occupational Therapist

Supervisor : Clinical Manager

An Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services in accordance with the patient's plan of care as directed by their primary care provider. The Occupational Therapist supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants ((COTAs) and Home Health Aides per Medicare, Medicaid regulations, and state regulations, if any.

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities :

1. Provides comprehensive assessment including Outcomes and Assessment Information Set (Oasis) items for Medicare and Medicaid patients.

2. Completes patient evaluations (initial, re-evaluations, and discharge) as indicated by the plan of care, and / or state and federal requirements.

3. Performs assessment and evaluates the patient's needs and level of functioning.

4. Develops and implements the patient's plan of care in accordance with the patient's primary care provider.

5. Provides occupational therapy in accordance with the plan of care.

6. Occupational therapy services may include :

Assessment of the patient's rehabilitation needs including activities of daily living (ADLs) such as : bathing, feeding, grooming, toileting, dressing, bed mobility, and transfers. Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) include homemaking, home safety, and money management.

Therapeutic activities to restore physical function include exercises for neuromuscular re-education and cognitive re-training.

Therapeutic tasks and activities to restore sensory-integrative function.

Treatments address upper-extremity function; function mobility including range of motion and strength; safety needs; and energy conservation.

Compensatory techniques to improve level of independence in ADLs.

Designing, fabricating, and fitting orthotic and / or self-help devices to compensate for loss of function.

7. Evaluates the home environment for safety concerns and recommends home equipment, as applicable.

8. Assigns and supervises COTAs as required by state regulations, if any, and accreditation standards.

9. Assigns and supervises Home Health Aides as required by Medicare / Medicaid and state regulations, if any.

10. Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.

11. Demonstrates competency in providing care / services and provides care / services in accordance with the plan of care.

12. Evaluates and completes competencies for Occupational Therapists and COTAs as directed by the Clinical Manager.

13. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care / services provided.

14. Notifies the primary care provider, as applicable, when there are changes in the patient's plan of care or clinical changes.

15. Communicates with other team members, as appropriate, regarding the patient's plan of care, and updates team members when there are changes.

16. Attends and participates in staff meetings, case conferences, educational in-services, and committee meetings, as appropriate.

17. Reports incidents and grievances / complaints (patients and / or personnel) to the Clinical Manager.

18. Provides education and information to the patient and / or family members as appropriate to their plan of care.

19. Evaluates the patient's progress and effectiveness in meeting goals and outcomes.

20. Participates in and coordinates the patient's discharge from service.

21. Participates in the agency's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, as appropriate.

22. Adheres to the agency's policies and procedures.

23. Maintains confidentiality of all aspects of job performance.

24. Practices proper infection control and utilizes PPE as indicated.

25. Only preforms treatments or special procedures as authorized by the agency and deemed competent to perform by the Clinical Manager.

26. Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in performance of job functions.

27. Performs other related functions as directed.