Occupational Therapist, Assisted Living/Memory Care Facility

AW Health Care•University City, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

An Occupational Therapist administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, a therapy clinic, or a living facility. Services are provided in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Regional Director of Outpatient Therapy. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, assists physicians in evaluating their level of function, develops and revises plans of care, provides prescribed therapy, and documents patient progress and treatment. The role may supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as assigned. Work takes place indoors in an Agency office, residential living facilities, and patient homes, with travel to and from patient homes. The position is identified as high risk for exposure.

Requirements

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, or eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Currently licensed in the state or states in which practicing.
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for extended periods while standing and engaged in physical activity.
Ability to perform moderate lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities.
Help patients return to optimum and productive living within their capabilities.
Periodically participate with other health care personnel in patient care planning.
Provide prescribed occupational therapy.
Direct and supervise personnel as required.
Take patients’ initial histories and perform initial evaluations.
Perform all skilled procedures.
Consult with physicians regarding changes in treatment.
Write reports to physicians regarding patient progress.
Instruct patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
Complete and submit an initial evaluation, including a plan of treatment and goals, to the physician for approval.
Obtain physician recertification every 60 days when further treatment is to continue.
Write a progress note at each visit, a reevaluation when the expected treatment duration is reached, and a summary upon discharge.
Periodically present in-service training to Agency staff and participate in in-service programs.
Assist physicians in evaluating patients’ levels of function.
Help develop and revise plans of care as necessary.
Prepare clinical and progress notes.
Advise and consult with families and other Agency personnel.