Occuptaional Therapist na None

SUMMARY
Under the administrative direction and supervision of Management provides occupational therapy evaluation, treatment, and/or interventions and oversees the occupational therapy program for participants. Integrates occupational therapy treatment plan into the plan or care for to maximize benefits for participants.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

•  Provides occupational therapy evaluation, treatment, and interventions to program participants.
•  Conducts initial assessments and reassessments, upon referral from team, of participant’s condition and functional status.
•  Provides training, guidance, and supervision to program staff and participants/family members regarding therapy.
•  Responsible for providing and recommending therapeutic exercises.
•  Participates actively in the interdisciplinary group by providing clinical expertise in team planning, problem solving, and processes.
•  Fulfills all administrative requirements, including but not limited to collaboration with Physical Therapist, attendance at team and staff meetings, and recording and tracking of occupational therapy durable medical equipment.
•  Develop treatment program when indicated, sets goals and provides treatment.
•  Record and sign treatments in participant’s medical record, record, sign, and date “Progress Notes”.
•  Review assessments and discharge participants when appropriate.
•  Performs other job duties as assigned.
•  Recommends and upon approval, implements new/revised policies, procedures, and systems for the program that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and minimizes loss ratio.
•  Performs all other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - None

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

•  Be a graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education & Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association or other equivalent
•  Be eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
•  Successful completion of certification exam and initial registration through National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
•  Licensed in the state of Florida
•  1-3 years of experience. Must have at least one year experience working with the frail and elderly.
•  Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in the State of Florida.
•  Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule.
•  Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
•  Ability to effectively communicate in English.
•  Flexible schedule to meet the needs of participants.
•  Ability to physically access any home i.e. navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning, in any area Company serves.
•  Ability to manage stress.
•  Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting participants and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
•  At least one year of experience working with frail elderly.