Therapist / Occupational Therapy / South Carolina / OT- Occupational Therapist Job
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Job Description: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
JOB DESCRIPTION
BASIC FUNCTION
The staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients/residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques.
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CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Evaluate patients/residents based upon the physician referral.
2. Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
3. Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants and Rehab Aides in direct patient/resident care and patient/resident related activities per state practice act.
4. Treat patients/residents according to a treatment plan.
5. Screens patients/residents based upon identified need.
6. Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
7. Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, patient/resident care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
8. Participate in in-service training program for other staff in the facility.
9. Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory, corporate, and professional guidelines.
10. Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
11. Instruct families and nursing staff in restorative/home program.
12. Participate in discharge planning.
13. Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients/residents.
14. Report any problems with department equipment to the appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.
15. Acts as a clinical preceptor for affiliating Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapist Assistant schools with approved contracts.
16. Coordinates with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.
17. Performs other duties as required or directed.
11. Subject to lifting, carrying and supporting patients/residents.
12. Licensed and able to travel between facilities as indicated.
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| Employer: |
Therapist Job Board
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| Post Date: |
Aug 13, 2022 |
| Profession: |
Therapy |
| Job Type: |
Other |
| Specialty: |
None |
| Location: |
South Carolina - Simpsonville |
| Job Reference: |
3601976 |
| Contact Details: |
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