Occupational Therapist

OhioHealth•Augusta, GA

23d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist interprets a patient's history and baseline level of function, assesses areas of deficit, and establishes and carries out a plan of care. This includes treatment and reassessment, patient and family instruction, discharge planning, medical-record documentation, and communication with physicians and other medical staff. The role helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes, serves as a clinical instructor for students, and participates in department functions. Direct patient care accounts for 90–100% of the role; indirect patient care accounts for 1–10%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
State of Ohio license in the field.
Occupational Therapist credential from the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients referred by a provider, including motor, cognitive, sensory integrative, and/or psychosocial function.
Develop and implement plans of care based on evaluation findings, the OT practice framework, appropriate occupational performance frames of reference, and suitable treatment techniques.
Carry out treatment plans, reassess patients, and adjust plans of care as appropriate.
Meet the department's productivity expectations.
Plan and help coordinate discharge with the multidisciplinary team.
Instruct patients and caregivers or family members.
Recommend durable medical equipment required for discharge.
Provide information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members.
Participate in multidisciplinary patient care and discharge-readiness planning.
Document evaluations, plans of care, progress toward goals, discharge plans, continuity of care, and other relevant information for the multidisciplinary team and involved medical and insurance parties.
Supervise patient assignments and duties of COTAs and rehabilitation technicians.
Participate in department quality improvement through data collection, team meetings, and staff meetings.
Assume duties delegated by management in the absence of department management.
Help orient new staff members.
Serve as a clinical instructor for OT and OTA students.
Educate other disciplines and medical or hospital personnel about OT purpose, goals, treatment policies, and procedures.
Represent the department at problem-solving and committee meetings.
Perform other duties as requested by management, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.