Occupational Therapist

The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for implementing standards of care for occupational therapy services and adhering to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.

Requirements

• Evaluates patient's functional status
• Participates in the development of the total plan of care
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals
• Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient's condition
• Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy
• Instructs patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate
• Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state