Occupational Therapist-Per Diem

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Assesses patient needs for Occupational Therapy and related therapeutic services, develops treatment plans and goals in consultation with other treatment team members, and conducts therapy programs designed to restore normal functioning and enhance patients' well-being.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Evaluates patient to determine treatment needs.

Gathers pertinent information from the medical record, i.e. Diagnosis, history, nature of referral prior to examining the patient.

Appropriately utilizes testing procedures, observations, interview techniques, formal and informal evaluation tools to assess patient status. Identifies patient problem areas in preparation for establishing treatment goals and plan. Completes initial evaluation findings on Occupational Therapy evaluation sheet.

Establishes realistic objective and measurable goals aimed at patient improvement.

Plans program based on evaluation.

Formulates therapy plans and goals specific for each patient which are designed to help patient regarding normal physical and/or mental functioning, attaining maximum independence, restoring occupational and social skills, etc. Demonstrates clear understanding of indications/contradictions for each modality and treatment technique.

Designs treatment program in collaboration with physicians, allied health team, patient and family.

Establishes a treatment program which includes activities aimed at efficient progression toward goal attainment. Including but not limited to: teaching new skills, enhancing physical dexterity, providing support, teaches patient to enhance adjustment to and acceptance of disabilities. Documents individualized current treatment plans, short and long term goals.

Administers treatment program in accordance with accepted standards of care and current knowledge.

Administers treatment program upon receiving written physician orders. Schedules patient for treatment session, coordinating treatment times with team members. Carries out all programs and activities taking patient needs, intelligence, physical/mental capabilities and interests into consideration.

Reviews medical record prior to each treatment session to ascertain current patient status. Utilizes appropriate skills and techniques in the delivery of patient care based on scientific facts and accepted rehabilitation therapy. Adheres to department protocols for specific patient populations.

Complies with department and hospital safety practices in maintaining a safe treatment environment. Demonstrates safe and appropriate utilization of support personnel in the implementation of patient care programs.

Utilizes treatment time effectively allowing for multiple simultaneous treatment programs when necessary and equal distribution of workload.

Monitors results of treatment and alters programs as necessary.

Observes patient for any adverse reaction to treatment, documenting significant changes in patient status and notifying appropriate personnel. Consistently evaluates outcome of care rendered and patient response to treatment. Periodically re-evaluates patient to ensure attainment of goals. Alters treatment goals and programs as appropriate to meet changing needs of patients. Takes any supportive steps required to sustain patients motivation, cooperation and commitment to purse goals and objectives.

Maintains necessary patient and department records.

Documents patient's progress in medical records at appropriate intervals utilizing appropriate format. Writes progress notes that are concise, clear, individualized and timely. Ensures a written prescription is obtained for all patients.

Submits concise written evaluation, plans, progress reports, home programs and discharge summaries. Maintains daily log of patient's attendance and treatment. Completes necessary third party paperwork to ensure reimbursement for services rendered. Submits other reports as requested. Follows established departmental procedures in ordering supplies, equipment and therapy programs and services.

Collaborates with physicians, peers and other disciplines in the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

Coordinates rehabilitation plan of care with physicians, peers, and other health care team members. Recommends referrals to other disciplines based on identified…