Occupational Therapist A

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapist :

Provides clinical occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for Carolina SeniorCare program participants, on acute, restorative or maintenance levels as needed by Day Center, Nursing Home or in-home setting. Integrates the occupational therapy treatment plan into Interdisciplinary Team plan of care. Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience :

A minimum of one year’s experience working with a frail or elderly population required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Conducts an in-person initial comprehensive occupational therapy assessment on all Carolina SeniorCare participants upon enrollment and coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team on a Plan of Care for each participant.

2. Conducts an in-person reassessment annually or as needed.

3. Provides evaluation / treatment on acute, restorative and maintenance levels to participants.

4. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at and participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.

5. Administers treatment program per physician instructions. Clarifies physician’s treatment instructions. Confers with Interdisciplinary Team on participants care issues.

6. Evaluates participant’s needs. Follows-up with participants during treatment, explaining precautions to take. Discusses condition and treatment plans and recommends solutions to participants care problems with Interdisciplinary Team.

7. Carries out accepted principles and practices of occupational therapy for prevention of functional decline, sensory and cognitive limitations, increase or maintenance of strength and endurance, and provides treatment to increase self -care skills.

8. Constructs or provides orthotic and adaptive equipment as needed.

9. Conducts assessment and coordination of home modification program including installation of equipment and other changes to support independence and safety.

10. Assists as liaison with the nursing home and assisted living staff regarding occupational therapy needs of participants who are their participants.

11. Evaluates charts and reports on participant’s progress, documents occupational therapy notes in the participant’s medical record. Fulfills Carolina SeniorCare charting and reporting requirements.

12. Assists in recommending occupational therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided. Maintains quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection controls.

13. Directs, supervises, performs initial and annual competencies on, and evaluates the performance of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

14. Performs competencies on appropriate direct care staff as needed.

15. Ensures that the job responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities of direct reports are defined and understood.

16. Educates participants and family members in proper care and use of various supports and exercise programs and use of durable medical equipment at home.

17. Trains family members, other caregivers and Carolina SeniorCare staff in methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing Activity of Daily Living (ADL) skills.