Occupational Therapy Asst

Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.

• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board.

• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.

• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.

• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.

• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.

• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements.

• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.

• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.

• Participate in discharge planning.

• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.

• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.

• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.

Sitting occasionally.

Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.

Talking and /or hearing very frequently.

Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.

Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects.

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.

Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above.

They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed.

They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.