JOB SUMMARY
An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager/Therapy Supervisor
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists the physician or intermediate care provider in evaluating level of function, helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
2. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
3. Advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel.
4. Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
5. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
6. Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
7. Directs and supervises assistant (COTA, HHA) personnel per requirements and as assigned.
8. Completes initial history and evaluation visit, notifies physician of patient needs and submits plan of care and orders for physician approval.
9. Performs all skilled occupational therapy procedures as ordered by physician.
10. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
11. Writes reports to physicians regarding patients progress.
12. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, and transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames if therapist has been trained and evaluated for competency on tasks.
13. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 diagnoses and codes.
14. Completes a discharge summary upon completion of therapy services.
15. Completes a 60-day summary for physician every 60 days if further treatment is to be continued.
16. Instruction to patient/family in home program and activities of daily living with documentation in medical record notes.
17. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
18. Prepares and submits patient evaluations, clinical and progress notes in a timely manner as outlined in Agency policy.
19. Immediately reports to Clinical Manager/RN any patient incidents/variances or complaints.
20. Participants in peer review and QM activities as requested.
21. Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
22. Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.
23. Reports all incomplete work assignments to Clinical Manager / Therapy Supervisor.
24. Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well-groomed.
25. Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.
26. Maintains clean and neat work environment.
27. Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making.
28. Maintains current CPR certifications.
29. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. A person who
a. Meets all of the following:
i. Is licensed or otherwise regulated, if applicable, as an occupational therapy assistant by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does apply.
ii. Graduated after successful completion of an occupational therapy assistant education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) or its successor organizations.
iii. Is eligible to take or successfully completed the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
OR
b. On or before December 31, 2009
i. Is licensed or otherwise regulated, if applicable, as an occupational therapy assistant by the state in which practicing: OR
ii. When licensure or other regulation does not apply
(a) Graduated after successful completion of an occupational therapist education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) or successor organizations of ACOTE; and
(b) 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).
OR
c. On or before January 1, 2008
i. Graduated after successful completion of an occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association;
or
ii. Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association or the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
OR
d. On or before December 31, 1977
i. Had 2 years of appropriate experience as an occupational therapist; and
ii. Had achieved a satisfactory grade on an occupational therapist proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
OR
e. If educated outside the United States, must meet both of the following
i. Graduated after successful completion of an occupational therapist education program accredited as substantially equivalent to occupational therapist entry level education in the United States by one of the following:
(a) The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
(b) Successor organizations of ACOTE.
(c) The World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
(d) A credentialing body approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
(e) Successfully completed the entry level certification examination for occupational therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
2. Two (2) years experience, preferred.
3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
