Occupational Therapist
Our client provides post-acute rehabilitation and residential services for
individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Spinal Cord Injuries, and
Neurological Disorders.Summary: Assists in the provision of screens, collection of assessment data, and direct treatment to a general
rehab caseload and under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Participates in the
clinical team process. Provides teaching and training to care giver staff. Participates in clinical program
development.Responsibilities: Screens patients.
Evaluates patients and develops appropriate care plans.
May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing
patient care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders,
ordering supplies, etc.
Under a physician's order, provides direct patient treatments in accordance with an
established plan of care. Treatment venue includes one-on-one, supervised and group.
Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
Consults with and trains patients and care givers.
Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
Documents activities according to the company's clinical documentation system on a
timely basis.
Communicates effectively with patients, team members, customers and supervisor.
Promotes positive customer relations.
Participates in clinical program development and implementation in collaboration with
supervisor.
Participates in the training and orientation of other staff.
May participate in the interviewing process for new staff.
May participate in census building and marketing activities.
Demonstrates an ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.
May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the
delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of
those utilizing or impacted by the department.
Exhibits courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors,
physicians, administrators, and co-workers.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal
functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work
requirements that may be involved in the position.
Environmental Demands:
Work is performed in the Rehabilitation Department, patient care units, and in the
community (community integration outings, appointments, etc). Occasional exposure to
blood, body fluids, infectious materials, anti-neoplastic pharmaceuticals and other
materials and substances that may be used in patient care or on the patient care unit.
Physical Requirements:
Occasional physical effort with medium to heavy objects. Transferring patients weighing between
100 to 350 lbs. is occasionally required.
Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.
Good hearing and verbal skills required for directing staff, customer relations and marketing
activities.
Manual dexterity required for documentation needs, for manipulation of equipment and for
direct patient care.
Good visual skills required for patient assessment, documentation, and report analysis.
Essential Mental Demands:
Requires intense attention and concentration.
Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ability to articulate and comprehend the English Language.
Bi-lingual skills may be required for certain client facilities.
External and internal candidates, as well as, position incumbents who become disabled, must be able
to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either
unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the company on
a case-by-case basis.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy, and
Professional Licensure where required by state law.
Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment,
problem solving and decision-making skills.
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