Occupational Therapy

Job Overview

Title

Occupational Therapist - Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist treats neuromuscular and developmental dysfunction, caused by disease, trauma, congenital anomaly, or prior therapeutic process, through the use of specific tasks or goal directed activities designed to improve functional performance of the patient and compliance with applicable laws, regulations & policies of MGA.
 
Duties and Responsibilities

• Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively.
• Provides individual patient/client services and determines priority needs for occupational therapy by:
  • Assessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative and functional status.
  • Evaluating the home environment and assessing the need for adaptive equipment or improve function.
  • Participating in the development of the total plan of care.
  • Directing the occupation therapy treatment plan of care.
  • Regularly re-evaluating patient/client progress and revising the plan of care as necessary.

• Initiates the occupational therapy program and instructs other personnel and/ or family/ caregivers in certain phases during which they may work with a patient/ client, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the program for the patient/client.
• Instructs patients/clients and family/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances and/or prosthetic devices when applicable.
• Maintains communication regarding patient/client status with supervisory personnel.
• Collaborates with the physician and team members to develop, implement and support the patient’s plan of care.
• Completes and maintains accurate clinical notes regarding patient evaluation and attainment of goals.
• Observes the patient/client for reactions to treatment or changes in condition, discusses changes with the patient/family/caregiver and reports changes as necessary.
• Assists the caregivers/families, other healthcare personnel in providing continuity of care.
• MGA Policies, Procedures and Handbook are adhered to.
  • Notes are completed accurately and submitted as per respective policies and procedures.
  • Clinical documentation must be turned in weekly per the agency guidelines.
  • Represents themselves in a positive and professional manner in the company and community.
  • Adheres to dress code with a clean and neat professional appearance.
  • Reports on time and as scheduled in order to complete work within the designated time.

• Participation in Agency’s other mandated activities as requested by Agency Director such as In-Services.

 
Requirements

• A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy by an accredited University
• Successful completion of an internship under the direction of an OT
• Passed the entry level certification exam as validated by NBCOT/AOTCB/AOTA
• Obtained state registration
• Successful completion of appropriate screening tests with passing rate
• Professional experience required per state regulations
• Displays good observation skills and judgement, as well as good oral and written communication skills
• Reliable Transportation
• Current CPR certification per state regulations

 
Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly sit, stand, stop, bend, kneel, walk, balance, crouch, crawl, push, pull and reach with hands and arms and other physical activities as deemed necessary by job duties.
• Vision and Hearing capabilities within normal limits, with or without aid.
• Ability to frequently lift and or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds or more if applicable.
• Ability to perform the anticipated level of physical assist required to provide safe client care. If the anticipated level of assist is greater than that which the employee can safely provide, the supervisor is to be notified immediately.

Work Environment

• The work environment is highly variable, as care is generally provided in private homes.
• Lighting, acoustics, air quality, temperature and environment hazards are not predictable.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, household pets/animals, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is required to travel frequently to complete home health visits.

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