Provides patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload; Participates in the clinical team process; Provides teaching and training to care giver staff; Involvement in clinical program development; Supervises other registered therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required; In Programs with two or more occupational therapists/assistants, may provide additional administrative duties as assigned

Direct supervision from Director of Rehabilitation

May supervise OTRs, COTAs, Rehab Tech and/or Rehab Aides, and students involved in the program

• Screens patients/residents
• Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans
• May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing patient/resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
• Under a physician's order, provides direct patient/resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care; Treatment venue includes one-on-one, supervised and group
• Ensures compliance with the State Practice Act and Rules
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program
• Consults with and trains patients/residents and care givers
• Maintains vital company clinical productivity at the basic level or higher and efficiency on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor
• Records activities according to the company's clinical documentation system on a timely basis
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations
• Participates and cooperates as an interdisciplinary team member in designing patient/resident care
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers
• Communicates effectively with patients, team members, customers, responsible parties, and supervisor
• Promotes positive customer relations
• Provides appropriate consultation to the facility
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation
• Participates in the training and orientation of other staff
• Participates in the interviewing process for new staff
• Participates in census building and marketing activities
• Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field
• May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor
• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department     

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed or limited description of all the work requirements that may be involved in the position.

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy; and a active and valid Professional Licensure/Registration where required by state law; two years clinical experience preferred
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
• Demonstrates proficiency in technology skills including current word processing and spreadsheet use
• Demonstrates ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem­    solving and decision-making skills
• Utilizes effective time management skills
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

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