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POSITION SUMMARY

Primarily responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing occupational therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal and state standards, guidelines and regulations. To ensure the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct occupational therapy services as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current regulations and guidelines that govern the skilled nursing facility.

• Assumes responsibility for the assessment of patients appropriate to the age of the patient

• Assumes responsibility for the care of patients appropriate to the age of the patient

• Maintains and completes accurate documentation, department records and reports.

• Ensures effective communication regarding OT programs.

• Contributes to the daily management of patient care and rehabilitation personnel.

• Maintains commitment to professional growth and competency.

• Operates and maintains equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner.

• Contributes to the philosophy of quality care and human dignity at the facility.

• Contributes to the effective operation of the facility by demonstrating dependability in job performance.

• Maintains an efficiency standard of 75% weekly to meet expected facility benchmarks.

• Participates with discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans.

• Assumes the responsibility, authority and accountability of directing the occupation therapy assistant.

• Performs evaluations/screens in a timely and efficient manner.

• Completed documentation in a timely manner in accordance with state and federal regulations.

• Maintains appropriate continuing education credits in accordance with state regulations.

• Maintains a positive work environment for residents and coworkers.

• Ensures proper HIPPA guidelines are followed and maintained.

• Helps patient to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills

• Aids patients in improving their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities

• Assists patients in performing all types of activities, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs, such as dressing, cooking and eating

• Incorporates physical exercises to increase patients’ strength and dexterity

• Uses computer programs to help patients improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, problem solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing and coordination

• Instructs patients with permanent disabilities in the use of adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs and orthotics

• Designs or makes special equipment needed at home or work

• Develops computer-aided adaptive equipment

• Arranges employment, evaluates work environment, plans work activities, and assesses the patient’s progress; collaborates with the patient and employer to modify the work environment, so work can be successfully completed

• Assesses patients’ home for hazards, recommends restorative or safety adaptations

• Provides guidance to family members and caregivers in safe and effective methods of caring for individuals

• Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares reports that detail progress

• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting Marginal Responsibilities

• Complete required orientation as directed by facility

• Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment

• Follow facility and GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol

• Respect cultural and religious practices of patients

• Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts Position Requirements