Occupational Therapist Pool; PRN, Southside Home Health, Farmville, VA

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients to maintain or restore patients to their maximum functional performance level and completes discharge planning.

• Evaluates and develops plan of care according to American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) guidelines.
• Administers occupational therapy treatments appropriate to diagnosis and to AOTA guidelines.
• Completes discharge planning according to AOTA guidelines by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
• Documents and charges for patient care services by charting in patient and department records according to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Protects patients, employees, and visitors by promoting infection‑control and safety policies and protocols.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Ensures operation of equipment, follows manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions and reports the need for repair to supervisor.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Aides, other support staff, and students.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy
• Preferred Education: Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
• Preferred Experience: Hospital‑based experience
• Required Certifications and Licensures: Licensed Occupational Therapist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions