Responsible to provide therapy services to patients having significant problems requiring the skills
of the therapist to enable patient to become more capable of activities of daily living.
FUNCTIONS:
1. Completes evaluations on patients referred for occupational therapy to include physical,
neurological, muscular, skeletal, cognitive and psychosocial areas and how they impact the
clients level of independence and safety.
2. Completes individualized treatment plans utilizing evaluation data and in conjunction
with physicians orders, the client, the clients family when appropriate, and other team members.
3. Completes documentation in a timely and accurate manner according to Medicare
guidelines and agency guidelines.
4. Provides treatment in the most cost effective manner and with the best quality possible,
utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, techniques and equipment.
5. Monitors the clients progress and modifies treatment accordingly.
6. Functions as an integral part of the treatment team.
7. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with community resources for adaptive
equipment, services and consultation.
8. Identifies and pursues professional goals to upgrade and maintain the highest professional
standards for quality client care.
9. Participates in consultation/supervision on a regular basis and seeks the same as needed.
10. Complies with all company policies and procedures.
11. Participates in agency and company meetings as scheduled/requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must hold a minimum of a BS or BA from an accredited occupational therapist educational program.
2. Must successfully have completed the therapist level field work requirements as stipulated in the
Essentials of an Accredited Educational Program for Occupational Therapist.
3. Must have successfully completed the Certification examination for Occupational Therapist,
Registered.
4. Will have paid the AOTA certification and registration fee for Occupational Therapist, Registered.
