Therapist - Occupational

• Location 1505 North Commerce Street,Suite 205,Ardmore, OK, 73401,United States

• Name Dylan Douglas

REPORTS TO:
Director of Nurses

• Is a graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Prefer one year of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Has good oral and written communication skills; has good organizational skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individual ages of those served, primarily the geriatric population.
• Demonstrates an ability to supervise and direct professional personnel.
• Has an ability to deal tactfully with the community.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and is in good working order.

The qualified therapist assists the physician in evaluating level of function, helps develop the plan of care (revising it as necessary), prepares clinical and progress notes, advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel; and participates in in-service programs (COP §484.32). The occupational therapist contracted through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services.

• Provides skilled occupational therapy in accordance with the plan of treatment signed by the physician. Accepts only patient/clients referred by the Director of Nurses or designee.
• Assists the physician in the evaluation and assessment of the patient's/client's level of functioning (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.) by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures and tests. Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development (and revision as necessary) of the total plan of care.
• For patients/clients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with organization policy.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Treats the patient/client through the use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self care activities for the purpose of improving function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other organization professionals. Plans for patient/client discharge from services.
• May teach new skills or retrain patient/client in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy. Instructs and advises patient/client, family, and other health team personnel in certain exercise programs for strengthening and controlling the upper extremities.
• Orders, designs and/or fabricates splints and adaptive/assistive devices and equipment and instructs patient/client in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patient/client in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices. Demonstrates and teaches alternate techniques to complete ADL's, proper transfers, and positioning.
• Observes, records, and reports and reports to the physician and/or Director of Nurses and RN Case Manager the patient/clients reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's/client's condition. Documentation reflects communication. Submits these records in accordance with organization policy.
• Coordinates the total plan of care and…