Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours or 1 business day of physician referral (document delays as needed).
• Develop effective treatment plans and secure physician approval.
• Administer therapy based on physician's treatment plan.
• Assist in training Restorative Aides in the nursing department.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in patient care and related activities in accordance with state practice act.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisor and healthcare team regarding patient progress and treatment plans.
• Participate in:- Patient Care Conferences- Utilization Review meetings- Rehabilitation Conferences
• Conduct in-service training for facility staff.
• Complete documentation, including:- Evaluations- Daily treatment notes- Weekly progress notes- Recertification paperwork
• Update treatment plans and document changes per policy.
• Provide caregiver training and discharge planning support to families and nursing staff.
• Recommend and assist in ordering durable medical equipment (e.g., walkers, canes, grab bars).
• Report issues with department equipment to ensure proper maintenance.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, staff, and colleagues.
• Supervise:- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)- Aides- Students

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical/Computer Skills:- Proficient in using Casamba and Point Click Care (or similar programs).
• Language Skills:- Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals.- Effective verbal communication with managers, coworkers, and families.
• Mathematical Skills:- Ability to apply basic math concepts like fractions, ratios, and percentages.
• Reasoning Ability:- Capable of solving practical problems and interpreting various types of instructions (written, oral, diagrams, schedules).

Physical Demands

• Very Frequent:- Standing, walking, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling
• Frequent:- Reaching with hands and arms
• Occasional:- Sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling
• Lifting:- Exerting over 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly
• Vision Requirements:- Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception- Ability to adjust focus

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (required)- Preferred: Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
• Not specifically mentioned but expected to align with educational background.
• Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state.
• Must meet continuing education requirements per state regulations.
• License must remain in good standing with the state board.