Excelacare - Occupational Therapist

5 months ago

Austin, United States EXCELACARE Full time

Job Summary:

Occupational Therapist provide treatment for physical impairments, functional limitations or disabilities. The

treatment is in accordance with their plan of care. Facilitates development, rehabilitation, and restoration of

normal body functions of patients following illness or injury. Assists the physician in restoration of patient’s

functions, alleviation of pain and prevention of liabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed

occupational therapy. Requires limited supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Comprehensively assesses the functional needs of the patient and sets appropriate goals for the

patient in consultation with the physician; provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults

with other specialists as needed.

• Reassesses patient’s functional needs and adjusts care plan as indicated to ensure optimal patient

outcomes.

• Assists patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises, instructing, encouraging and assisting in performance of physical activities, such as non-manual exercise, ambulatory function activities, daily living activities, and use of assistive and support

devices.

• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan by designing home exercise programs; instruction of patients,

families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommendation and provision of assistive

equipment as needed.

• Develops coordination and cooperation among other health care disciplines in the Agency to provide

quality patient care.

• Contributes to patient care conferences in order to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s

care.

• Documents evaluations and treatment goals and plans in a timely manner in accordance with Agency

policies; assures all documentation is completed according to Agency policy; completes and submits

documentation timely and accurately according to Agency policy.

• Organizes schedule in such a way to complete all assignments and treatments in a timely manner.

• Makes visits as scheduled and participates in on-call rotation as required.

• Maintains patient rights and dignity.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested

• Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures

• Participates actively in continuing education and in-services

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices

• Assumes accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Organizational skills

• Ability to supervise in accordance with Agency’s policies and applicable laws

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies or members of the business

community

• Time management

• Cooperative attitude

• Advanced written and verbal interpersonal communication

• Basic math skills related to patient care

Information Management:

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and

security

Risk Management:

• Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations

• Keeps abreast of changes in health care law

• Maintains Agency/program compliance with local, state and federal laws as well as state accreditation

standards

Minimum Position Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program; see 484.115(f)(5) for education

outside the US

Experience: Two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist in the last five (5) years

Training: Appropriate competency assessments completed

License / Certification: Current licensure; Eligible to take or successful completion of entry-level

certification examination for occupational therapists (NBCOT); CPR certification; current driver’s

license and proof of auto liability insurance.

Environmental Conditions:

Works in patient's home in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and

infectious diseases. Ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally, some exposure to

unpleasant weather. Moderate noise level; tasks may involve moderate stress and emotional

demands.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to move up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires

working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick

decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye

coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to utilize durable medical equipment in the home.

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