SIH-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST-PD (FLAT RATE)

General Purpose of Job:

Develops and implements occupational therapy treatment plans for assigned patients; evaluates and modifies patient care treatments as appropriate.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Completes initial occupational therapy evaluations and develops a treatment plan of care for assigned patients.
• Performs Occupational Therapy Evaluation and treatment of patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. (Typically, the therapist will spend approximately 90% of their time in the outpatient setting and 10% of their time in the inpatient setting).
• Coordinates acquisition/ creation of needed adaptive devices, durable medical equipment and orthoses.
• Proficiency in various upper extremity orthotic fabrication. (Examples may be requested upon interview.)
• Provides occupational therapy treatment to restore or maintain patient's ADL skills.
• Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with Hospital policies and insurance requirements.
• Performs occupational therapy re-evaluations to assess patient progress; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care as appropriate.
• Communicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and others regarding patient's treatment and progress.
• Instructs and teaches patients in safe transfers, activities of daily living, correct ambulation, therapeutic exercises and correct usage of exercise equipment; trains family members and caregivers on various therapeutic procedures and home exercises.
• Continuously seeks to improve skills related to patient care through education and other learning opportunities as needed to serve a diverse patient population.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.