Occupational Therapist

The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients/residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Provides Occupational Therapy services including treatment planning & implementation, and discharge planning. Tests patient’s physical abilities analyzing rehabilitation goals; consult with rehab team in order to coordinate the most effective physical therapy program.

Organizational Relationships:
Supervises:
Responsible for the care delivered by COTAs, Rehab Technician.

• Evaluate patients/residents within 24 hrs of physician referral.
• Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician, and treat patients/residents according to physician’s treatment plan.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor, other members of the rehabilitation team, and nursing staff on the patient’s treatment plan, progress, and prognosis.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, 14 day progress report to the physician, and discharge summaries per policy and procedure.
• Instruct patient/resident’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program.
• Secure necessary durable medical equipment for patients/residents to facilitate independence in mobility: i.e. orthoses, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Submits logs and all billing information on a timely basis.
• Reports any problem areas/equipment within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Comply with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board Guidelines.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

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Licensure/Certification:
Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Occupational Therapy and a current license or recently completed your exams.

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