Occupational Therapist - Mobile Outpatient Therapy
Company: Powerback Rehabilitation
Location: Gardnerville
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist will primarily
provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting
for the older adult population. The in-home setting could be a
patient's private residence or in a patient's room in an
independent living facility. Powerback Rehabilitation To You allows
the Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat in the most
functional environment which is the patient's home. The
Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy
programs for the agency to facilitate rehabilitation. In addition,
they direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore,
reinforce, and enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist
facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential
for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct
pathology. This position provides a flexible schedule and work
environment in various
settings.RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:1. As necessary or
applicable, supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants,
temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance
with state licensure requirements and professional standards.2.
Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment
schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as
well as work related meetings.3. Attends and contributes to patient
care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.4. Makes
referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the
comprehensive needs of the patient.5. Consults with other members
of the rehabilitation team, including the community physician, to
select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the
needs and capabilities of each patient.6. Adapts program and/or
plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.7.
Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire
and safety hazards.8. Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.9.
Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of
equipment as necessary.10. Puts patient service first: ensures that
patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a
caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the
individuals' needs and rights.11. Screens, examines and evaluates
patients, including history, systems review, and application of
appropriate tests and measures, synthesis information and
interprets examination findings in order to establish a diagnosis,
identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement
and the time required to achieve it, identify
precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care. Develops
appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the
patient and caregivers, implements the occupational therapy
treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record
keeping regarding these services. Services include but are not
limited to application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as:
cognitive skills muscle strength coordination endurance mobility
perceptual abilities sensory awareness sitting and standing
tolerance balance activities of daily living joint protection work
simplification orientation physical agent modalities low vision
falls risk management medication management health and wellness
community integration and reintegration Case Management skills in
the home and community space12. Designs, fabricates, fits and/or
applies adaptive devices, and trains patients in the use of
adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics.13. Selects
appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and
mental capacity, intelligence level and interest.14. Instructs
patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in
functional activities and evaluates patient progress, attitudes,
and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.15. Performs
routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of
treatment.16. Performs other related duties as
required.Requirements:SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS:1. They must have a Bachelor's degree in an
occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.2.
They must have initial registration from the National Board for
Certification in Occupational Therapy.3. The Occupational Therapist
must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as
required in the state of practice.4. Must have a valid driver's
license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the
patient's residence.Compensation: PRN
Keywords: Powerback Rehabilitation, Carson City , Occupational Therapist - Mobile Outpatient Therapy, IT / Software / Systems , Gardnerville, Nevada
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