Occupational Therapist (OT)
An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.
- Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
- Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient'scapabilities.
- Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient careplanning.
- rovides prescribed occupational therapy.
- Directs and supervises personnel as required.
- Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
- Performs all skilled procedures.
- Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
- Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress
- Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movementexercises.
- An initial evaluation, including a plan of treatment and goals, must be completed,and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by a physician every60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note iswritten each visit. A reevaluation is written when the expected duration oftreatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient's discharge.
- Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency staff.
- Assists the physician in evaluating the level of function.
- Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
