Purpose of Job Position
The Occupational Therapist provides direct rehab care in occupation therapy to patients upon
physician referral in accordance with all applicate laws, regulations and policies.
Job Function
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no
way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities
Must be able to perform Occupational Therapy Evaluations, complete care plans,
establish goals, and communicate frequently with OTAs who will assist in implementing
the above
Work closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately
plan for patient needs, to include short term and long term goals
Verify patient information and confirm purpose of treatment
Monitor each movement to ensure the patient is performing them properly to avoid
new/further injuries
Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding
patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
Chart appropriately and daily, to include therapy notes, treatment times and labor hours
Assist patients in recovery and improving skills needed for daily functionalities
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions
Must utilize good body mechanics at all times
Must be able to make safe, independent decisions when circumstances arise
Must be knowledgeable of occupational therapy policies and procedures as well as the
laws and regulations
Must utilize good body mechanics at all times
Understand and comply with company policies
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance
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Must have excellent customer service, clinical skill, and communication and positive
attitude
Be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds, safely transfer patients, and participate in staff
training related to safe patient handling
Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance
Must be able to work effectively and productively
Personnel Functions
Maintain an excellent working relationship within the Therapy team and cross
functionally
Report occupational exposures of blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous
chemicals in accordance with the facilitys policies and procedures governing accidents
and incidents
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as
well as a calm environment throughout the facility
Staff Development
Attend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast
of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain any applicable licenses
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Complete assigned Relias training timely
Equipment and Supply Functions
Recommend to the DOR equipment and supply needs for the department
Make periodic rounds to check equipment and to assure that necessary equipment is
available and working properly
Clean equipment
Check supply rooms to assure that needed supplies are on hand
Ensure that all therapy equipment is operating in a safe manner
Ensure that therapy supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste
Ensure that appropriate cleaning supplies are on hand to perform necessary clean-up
Care Plan and Assessment Functions
Assist in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the therapy
needs of each patient
Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to
ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care
Resident Rights
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information
Know and practice the Centers policy on patient/residents rights
Miscellaneous
Be sure that appropriate protective clothing/devices are on hand and used for handling
infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids
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Flexibility with schedule to cover the needs of the department
Working Conditions
Works in the Therapy gym, patient rooms, in offices, as well as throughout the Center
Move continuously during working hours
Subject to frequent interruptions
Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under
all conditions and circumstances
Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patient, family members, etc.
Communicate with the medical staff, nursing services, and other department supervisors
Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and in other positions temporarily,
when necessary
Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-
disaster, etc.)
Subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the day, as
well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants
Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals
Specific Requirements
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such
action
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members,
visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to
handle patients based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to
incorporate them into existing services
Must be able to relate information concerning a patients condition
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
Must be able to move continuously throughout the work day
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to
function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to
work effectively with patients, personnel and support agencies
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at
times, hostile people within the facility
Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds. Requires pushing, pulling, lifting, kneeling,
squatting, crawling, stooping, bending, walking and the ability move freely from one
position to another
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
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Education and Certification Requirement
Current OT License
CPR/BLS Certification
