Occupational Therapist - OT
Company: Creative Health Solutions, LLC
Location: Marion
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
Overview:Full Time Position-Location at Colonial Oaks Health and
Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapist Overview:The Occupational Therapist
evaluates and treats patients through use of therapeutic procedures
designed to address deficits in self-care skills and abilities to
perform tasks in daily living and work environments and to improve
independence, safety, and quality of life. The Occupational
Therapist ensures quality, efficient occupational therapy is
provided to patients by managing the delivery of care throughout
the course of treatment and delegating appropriate components of
care to the Occupational Therapy Assistant under his/her
supervision. The Occupational Therapist participates as a member of
the interdisciplinary team providing support and information within
the area of occupational therapy.Responsibilities:Occupational
Therapist Responsibilities:
- Review available patient information and evaluate the impact of
this information on the assessment and treatment process.
- Conducts and documents a thorough functional assessment of the
patient utilizing standardized procedures. Includes home/vocational
and equipment needs.
- Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan based on
patient needs and containing achievable functional goals.
- Revise treatment plans, as needed, throughout the treatment
process.
- Completes documentation in accordance with applicable federal
and state laws and applicable standards and administrative and
clinical requirements.
- Provides supervision to Assistants in accordance with
applicable State Practice Act guidelines.
- Reports to work as scheduled.
- Orient patients to program services and treatment procedures
appropriate to their needs. Inform patients of any potential risk
during any procedure.
- Communicates with nursing staff, patient and families to ensure
effective care delivery.
- Establish and instruct patient and family/other caregiver in
exercises and therapeutic procedures to be continued following
discharge.
- Assist in the referral process when a patient requires
additional services following discharge. Maintain current knowledge
of community resources.
- Consistently records outcome scoring data accurately.
IND123Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
- Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor of
Science degree in Occupational Therapy and five years of direct
practice experience.
- Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the
state of practice.
- Demonstrates competency in applying the principles, methods,
materials and equipment used in Occupational Therapy to the patient
population served by this facility.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal
skills.
- Adequate computer skills in order to complete required job
duties and computerized documentation.
- Demonstrate ability to assess patient needs and develop and
implement a comprehensive plan of care.
- Strong organizational skills in order to effectively maintain
multiple projects simultaneously.
- Requires creativity as well as the ability to work
independently.
Keywords: Creative Health Solutions, LLC, Fishers , Occupational Therapist - OT, Healthcare , Marion, Indiana
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