Job Description

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing, and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Assists patients/residents to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

FTE8 or full time

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Directs the certified staff, including Occupational Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Aides, Occupational Therapy certification applicants, and Occupational Therapy students.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effects. Recommends a change to the physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment of each patient/resident, as related to the therapy requested and provided, and reassessments, as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients/residents, and the general patient population.
• Able to assess patient/resident pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation – makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient/resident care in an environment that optimizes patient/resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate.
• Interacts professionally with patient/resident/family and involves patient/resident/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Coordinates and directs patient/resident care to ensure patients’ / residents’ needs are met and hospital/nursing home policy is followed.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient/resident care and performance improvement activities.
• Participates in educational staff performance improvement in-services. Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members. Participates in guidance and educational programs.
• Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
• Adheres to facility Service Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Graduate from an approved school of Occupational Therapy is preferred
• Current state of Wisconsin Occupational Therapy license required
• Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of Occupational Therapy preferred
• Current certification by the NBCOT is preferred