Occupational Therapist

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Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist has responsibility to evaluate, treat, establish a plan of care, and assess need for Occupational Therapy services

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to :

• Demonstrates activities including scheduling patients for evaluation and treatment. Proficiency with this skill is validated through the productivity data.
• Demonstrates proficiency in documentation necessary for Occupational Therapy. This includes :

o Completing proper documentation such as evaluation, weekly progress notes, precautions, contraindications, and placing an individualized plan of care with functional goals in the patients’ medical record within 24 hours of initial contact.

o Completing daily documentation and re-assessments within 24 hours and discharge summaries within 48 hours per PM&R policy and procedure.

o Submission of daily charges.

 Manual Muscle Testing

 Goniometry

 Sensory Testing

 Neuromuscular / Reflex Testing

 Positioning

 Splinting – Static vs. Dynamic

 Therapeutic Exercise Techniques

 Activities of Daily Living

 Cognitive and Visual Perceptual Training

 Adaptive Equipment

 Coordination / Dexterity Activities

 Modalities

o Assess the needs of the patient by assessing and documenting the learning needs of the patient / caregiver and supply the appropriate instructions to the appropriate learner.

Education and Experience

Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations

Skills and Abilities

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position will have close interactions with physicians, nurses, patients, and professional staff and support personnel

Physical Capabilities

Position requires walking and standing most of the shift. Hearing and visual activity and clear speech patterns are necessary. Indoor work equipment including but not limited to treadmills, cycles, strength training circuit, and audiovisual equipment

Environmental / Working Conditions

This position is mostly subject to inside conditions which includes varying indoor temperatures.

Direct Reports

N / A

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.