About the position
Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain skills needed for daily living and working. Evaluates and re-evaluates patients and modifies treatment and plan of care as indicated by change in patient status. Maintains patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the department. Works well with other disciplines to achieve the interdisciplinary goals of the patient. Completes all required documentation in a timely manner. During Care conferences, discusses patient progress and time line for discharge based on team, patient and family input. Communicates with discharge planner during care conferences patient needs for discharge. Completes and forwards letters to physician after evaluation, 90 day re-evaluation, and at discharge. Recognizes signs of abuse and neglect and takes appropriate action.
Responsibilities
- Provides occupational therapy services to patients.
- Evaluates and re-evaluates patients and modifies treatment and plan of care.
- Maintains patient treatment schedule.
- Collaborates with other disciplines to achieve interdisciplinary goals.
- Completes required documentation in a timely manner.
- Discusses patient progress during care conferences.
- Communicates with discharge planner regarding patient needs.
- Completes and forwards letters to physician after evaluations.
- Recognizes signs of abuse and neglect and takes appropriate action.
Requirements
- Master of Occupational Therapy.
- Current Occupational Therapy License in the State of Wyoming.
- Current BLS certification through American Heart Association.
