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General Job Summary:

The licensed therapist evaluates and treats patients and communicates with patients, clients and team members. The licensed therapist maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in-services and training for patients, clients and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations.

+ Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients and team members.

+ Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.

+ Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.

+ Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders.

+ Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval /orders for services from referring physician.

+ Treat patients according to treatment plan.

+ Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.

+ Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.

+ Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs.

+ Participate in discharge planning.

+ Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.

+ Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.

+ Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility.

+ Participate in facility performance improvement programs

+ Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.

+ Perform other duties as required or directed

+ Screen patients based upon identified need.

+ Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department

+ Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients.

+ Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.

Working Conditions:

+ Works in well-lighted/ventilated office and therapy areas.

+ Sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving intermittently during working hours.

+ Subject to frequent interruptions.

+ Involved with patients, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances.

+ Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.

+ Must be constantly alert for patient’s safety.

+ Subject to lifting, carrying and supporting patients.

Exposure Risk:

+ The Occupational Therapist is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids.

Qualifications:

Education

+ Graduate of an accredited physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech-language pathology school.

+ Licensed by the state in which the therapist resides or practices, according to state requirement.

Continuous Education

+ It is the responsibility of the staff therapist to meet all continuing education requirements, whether internal or mandated by the Iowa Board of Licensure. Failure to maintain a current license with the Iowa Board of Licensure for any reason will be grounds for termination.

Physical Activity Requirements:

+ Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit push, pull, lift) intermittently throughout the workday.

+ Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.

+ Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients/residents, personnel, and support agencies.

+ Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.

+ Must be able to lift patients/residents, medical equipment, supplies, etc. to 50 lbs.

Other Physical Requirements

+ The Occupational Therapist will regularly be expected to stand, sit, and walk as well occasionally be called upon to squat, kneel, bend, crawl, twist and crouch.