Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.

• Review physician orders, patient’s condition and medical records to determine occupational therapy treatment required.
• Plan and implement written treatment programs based on evaluations and patient data.
• Test and measure patient’s development, sensory perception, and functional capacity.
• Assess and implement treatment based on level of function and learning needs.
• Identify and evaluate the effects of treatment at various stages of rehabilitation and adjust the treatment to achieve the maximum benefit for the patient.
• Be involved with family education activities that promote community living and well-being.
• Educate the patient and/or caregivers to enhance functional independence.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in the electronic medical record.
• Adhere to all HIPAA procedures and guidelines in accordance with LECOM Health’s standard of excellence.
• Direct work activities of assistants.
• Meet the patient’s goals and needs and provide quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintain open communication with the Director of Rehabilitation regarding scheduling and changes.
• Attend required hospital meetings.
• Perform other duties as requested by Supervisor.