Occupational Therapist
Company: CARLE
Location: Sullivan
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for planning and
implementing specific treatment programs for patients of all ages,
according to the principles and practice of occupational
therapy.Administers occupational therapy treatment to the patient
according to the prescription and/or care of the referring
physician in a professional manner.Screens or reviews potential
patient cases, to determine the need for evaluation and treatment.
This includes discussion with other professionals and/or patient
advocate, and patient/client interview.Evaluates patients/clients,
as ordered by the referring physician, obtaining and interpreting
data necessary for treatment. This includes planning for and
documenting the evaluation process and results. Procedures include,
but are not limited to the use of standardized tests, performance
checklists, and activities and tasks designed to evaluate specific
performance abilities. Categories of occupational therapy
evaluation include independent living/daily living skills and
performance and their components.Reassess and updates treatment
plans and goals with revision as needed.Prepares home programs as
needed or indicated (verbal or written) to educate family and/or
increase patient performance.Repairs and fabricates equipment such
as simple mechanical adjustments to adaptive devices of patients.
Make and fit splints or other patient self-improvement ADL
equipment.Enhances professional growth and development through
participation in educational programs, current literature,
workshops, and inservice meetings.Provides documentation as
required by the profession and department, such as evaluation
results, treatment plans, progress reports, and other such
reports.Collaborates with support personnel according to legal
standards and ethical guidelines.Establishes an OT Plan of Care
based on functional deficits and patient goals.Completes objective
testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily
tasks.Completes therapeutic modalities, as appropriate, including
ultrasound, iontophoresis, and electrical stimulation.Administers
corrective exercise and manual techniques, for stabilization,
facilitation, or inhibition of movement.Completes daily
documentation and charging in Therapy EMR.Communicates with
referring provider on patient progress and treatment
recommendations.Provides supervision to COTA, in accordance with
regulatory agencies.Utilizes standardized outcome measures in a
uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately
reflected.
Keywords: CARLE, Bloomington , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Sullivan, Indiana
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