Occupational Therapist, Assisted Living/Memory Care Facility

Aging Well Health Care•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

An Occupational Therapist administers occupational therapy to patients intermittently in their residence, a therapy clinic, or a living facility. Services are provided according to physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Regional Director of Outpatient Therapy. The role aims to improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities and support a return to the most productive living possible within each patient’s capabilities. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, provides prescribed therapy, contributes to care planning, and coordinates with physicians, families, and other agency personnel. The role also includes supervising assigned personnel, documenting treatment and progress, and supporting agency staff through in-service programs. Work takes place indoors in an agency office, residential living facilities, and patient homes, with travel to and from patient homes.

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, and/or successfully complete the National Certification examination, or be 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 engaging in physical activity.
Ability to perform moderate lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing regularly.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide prescribed occupational therapy and perform skilled procedures.
Improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities and help them return to productive living within their capabilities.
Take patients’ initial histories and conduct initial evaluations, including preparing a plan of treatment and goals for physician approval.
Participate periodically in patient care planning with other health care personnel.
Direct and supervise personnel as required, including assigned Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides.
Consult with physicians regarding changes in treatment and report patients’ progress to physicians.
Instruct patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
Obtain physician recertification every 60 days when continued treatment is needed.
Write a progress note for each visit, a reevaluation when the expected treatment duration is reached, and a discharge summary upon discharge.
Assist physicians in evaluating patients’ functional levels.
Help develop and revise plans of care as necessary.
Prepare clinical and progress notes.
Advise and consult with families and other agency personnel.
Present in-service training to agency staff periodically and participate in in-service programs.