Occupational Therapist:Clinic 27291

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOccupational Therapist:Clinic 27291

A qualified candidate should have at least two years of experience in the practice area of occupational therapy and must be licensed to provide occupational therapy in the state of employment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing the client’s functional abilities, including physical, emotional, cognitive, and sensory components to evaluate the necessity of skilled occupational therapy intervention. The candidate should consider the patient’s history, context, and goals for treatment when determining a treatment plan. Additionally, the candidate should provide treatment to help the client achieve goals set forth in the treatment plan by offering various interventions such as neuromuscular reeducation, therapeutic activity, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, self-care/home management training, development of cognitive skills, sensory integration techniques, wheelchair management, and wound care. Modalities utilized may include biofeedback, paraffin baths, whirlpools, iontophoresis, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound. Furthermore, the candidate should ensure safety at discharge and continuation of progress by providing home exercise programs, family/caregiver instruction, recommendations for assistive equipment, and recommendations for continued therapy in a less restrictive setting. Discharge planning should begin at the evaluation and continue through the course of treatment. Moreover, the candidate should supervise occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, and occupational therapy students in accordance with standards set by the American Occupational Therapy Association, the state of employment, and the facility. Additionally, the candidate should effectively communicate with the health team through documentation and charting in the patient and department records, while maintaining patient confidentiality, a safe work environment, and adherence to infection control and other safety policies. The candidate should also maintain professional expertise through continued education as necessitated by licensure and as appropriate for the provision of specific treatments, and develop the occupational therapy department by annually reviewing best practices in compliance with federal and state professional requirements.

Skills/Competencies

• Administer and evaluate standardized assessments
• Select and oversee evidence-based interventions
• Effectively document the occupational therapy process in compliance with state and federal regulations

Competencies:

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Teamwork
• Patient-centeredness
• Dedication to compliance
• Dedication to best practice
• Listening and collaboration
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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