Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job Description Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries and/or disease in accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a state licensed physician or other State authorized practitioner. Job Responsibility: 2.Develops and implements treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement and function of upper extremities. 3.Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department. 4.Utilizes thorough and appropriate evaluation techniques to establish realistic goals; designs and implements a treatment plan which best meets the needs of the patient and works toward achieving established goals. 5.Provides patient remediation in patient’s deficit areas to assist the patient to achieve maximum functioning in his/her daily life. 6.Reviews and arranges for required Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and instructs patient in use and protocols for dealing with malfunction of same; makes appropriate recommendations for follow-up care upon discharge. 7.Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities. 8.Treats patients with acute or developmental disabilities using methods including...