Occupational Therapist
Company: Interim HealthCare of Northern California
Location: Cottonwood
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
0.61 General Purpose: Occupational therapy services are provided
for treating physical impairments, functional limitations,
disabilities and/or changes in physical function associated with a
patient's health status. The treatment and intervention provided is
in accordance with the patient's plan of care, accepted
professional standards of occupational therapy practice, applicable
law and regulation, as well as Interim HealthCare policies,
procedures and clinical pathways. Essential Functions: - Assists
the physician or other licensed practitioner in evaluating the
level of patient function and performance and equipment needs, as
well as in developing the resulting plan of care/treatment
including appropriate long-term treatment goals, selection of
interventions, and the intensity, frequency and duration of
services to meet the needs of an individual patient. - Completes
initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments at appropriate time
points as assigned. - Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary
assessment of the patient. - Participates in the development and
evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient,
representative (if any), and caregiver(s). - Provides services that
are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care. -
Provides interventions and therapeutic treatment in accordance with
the physician certified plan of care and occupational therapy
professional standards of practice. - Selects and teaches
task-oriented therapeutic activities designed to restore physical
function, and sensory-integrative function. - Teaches compensatory
techniques to improve the level of independence in the activities
of daily living (ADLs). - Designs, fabricates and fits self-help
devices. - Regularly assess changes in the patient's status since
the last visit/treatment day, and determines whether the planned
services should be modified, performing a re-evaluation and
obtaining revision orders from the physician as indicated. -
Advises and consults with the family and/or other caregivers to
promote patient progress toward mutually agreed upon goals and
planning for discharge. - Counsels and educates the patient and the
family, and other caregivers to promote patient progress toward
mutually established goals and in meeting healthcare related needs.
- Effectively communicates with other members of the
interdisciplinary healthcare team providing care to promote
coordination of patient care and planning for discharge. -
Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and
other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the
current plan of care. - Completes and submits timely, legible,
accurate, relevant and sufficient clinical documentation (written
or electronic) addressing the treatment and interventions provided,
the patient's response to the treatment and interventions, and the
patient's progress toward goals in accordance with professional
standards of practice, policy and procedures, and payor
requirements. - Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance
Improvement (QAPI) program. - Participates in in-services or
training, as requested. - Participates in the Office's Emergency
Preparedness program, as requested. - Supervises professional and
paraprofessional staff, including occupational therapy assistants,
as assigned. - Completes other assignments as requested and
assigned. - Accesses personal health information ("PHI") necessary
to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and
ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each
organization/department. Minimum Education & Experience
Requirements: - Current licensure or certification, if applicable,
as an occupational therapist in the state(s) in which he/she will
practice. - A graduate of an occupational therapy education program
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy
Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association
(AOTA), or its successor organizations of ACOTE and is eligible to
take, or has successfully completed the entry-level certification
examination for occupational therapists developed and administered
by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy,
Inc. (NBCOT). - In the last five (5) years, two (2) years of
experience as an occupational therapist that is relevant to the
patient population assigned preferred. Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities Required: - Able to provide proof of current CPR
certification, per organization-specific policy. - Able to
demonstrate basic understanding of computers and workplace
software. - Able to work with people, function well under stress,
use clinical judgment, be creative and accept challenges. - Able to
effectively communicate in English with all levels of the
workforce, both clinical and non-clinical. - Able to perform and
prioritize multiple functions or tasks. - Able to read and
interpret technical instructions related to the care of the patient
and use of equipment in providing treatment. - Able to visually and
aurally observe and assess the patient. - Able to effectively deal
with multiple changes based on patient needs and scheduling. - Able
to provide proof of valid driver's license, if applicable. - Able
to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignment(s)
include driving own vehicle to transport patient. Working
Conditions & Physical Effort: - Able to travel constantly within
geographic area serviced by office from assignment to assignment. -
Meets the applicable health requirements to provide patient care
per applicable law or regulation. - Work is normally performed in a
residence, aggregate living facility, school or occupational
setting. - Occasional exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne
pathogens and/or other potentially infectious or hazardous
materials and situations that require following extensive safety
precautions and may include the use of protective equipment (e.g.
face masks, goggles, latex and or non-latex gloves). - Able to work
flexible schedule and/or evening hours, as needed. - Able to
constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely.
- Able to constantly grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers of
palm, i.e. manipulate pen, knobs or objects. - Able to constantly
lift, reposition, and transfer patients. - Heavy physical activity
that may require lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling over 50
lbs., and physically stretching, bending, stooping, twisting,
standing, sitting, walking, reaching and climbing stairs.
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