Outpatient Occupational Therapist- Wytheville
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care and under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services. The role improves or minimizes patients’ residual physical disabilities and helps them return to optimum, productive living within their capabilities. The Occupational Therapist participates periodically with other health care personnel in patient care planning, provides prescribed therapy, and directs and supervises personnel as required. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and revising plans of care, documenting progress, consulting with physicians, instructing patients and family members in home programs and fine motor exercises, and advising family members and Agency personnel. Required documentation includes an initial evaluation and plan of treatment for physician approval, progress notes at each visit, a reevaluation when the expected treatment duration is reached, and a discharge summary. Physician recertification is required every 60 days for continued treatment. The role also periodically presents in-service sessions to Agency staff.
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 certification through successful completion of the National Certification examination; alternatively, eligibility for the American Occupational Therapy Association National Registration Examination.
- Currently licensed in the state or states where practicing.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, following physician orders and the plan of care.
- Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities and support patients in returning to productive living within their capabilities.
- Participate periodically with other health care personnel in patient care planning.
- Provide prescribed occupational therapy and direct and supervise personnel as required.
- Take patients’ initial histories and conduct initial evaluations.
- Perform skilled procedures and consult with physicians about changes in treatment.
- Write reports to physicians regarding patient progress.
- Instruct patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
- Complete an initial evaluation, plan of treatment, and goals for submission to the physician for approval.
- Write a progress note for each visit, a reevaluation when the expected duration of treatment is reached, and a summary upon discharge.
- Present in-service sessions to Agency staff periodically.
- Assist the physician in evaluating patients’ level of function.
- Help develop and revise the plan of care as necessary.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes.
- Advise and consult with family members and other Agency personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
