VNA - Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Job DescriptionPosition Title:             Occupational TherapistFLSA STATUS:                     Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO:                     Branch Director of Clinical Leader
SUPERVISES:                       Occupational Therapy Assistants
DEPARTMENT:                  Rehabilitation
COMPANY:                          MHS/The Overlook – West Springfield Campus

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Occupational Therapist provides skilled occupational therapy services consistent with professional and regulatory standards and policies. Participates in the development of individualized programs necessary to achieve patient care objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are normal for this position.  This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine functional deficit and potential and establish a therapeutic program. Develop a therapy plan of care to include goals and discharge plans.
• Document, within time frames, observations, patient's response to treatment, treatment programs, degree of progress and notable changes in patient condition. Completes all documentation required and in accordance with state and federal regulations and policy.  Demonstrate administration of objective, standardized tests and measures and performance of evidence-based practice in documentation.
• Communicate and coordinate patient care with other members of the patient's health care team.  Attend employee meetings and patient conferences.
• Supervise occupational therapy assistants in accordance with regulations and policy.
• Provide patient and family teaching related to the patient's occupational therapy program and patient/family engagement in goal achievement.  Assist the patient and/or family to procure needed equipment or supplies.
• Provide occupational therapy interventions in accordance with physician's orders and accepted evidence-based professional practices.
• Utilize appropriate hand washing, standard precautions and personal protective equipment.
• Keep knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice current and acquires new skills as needed by attendance at workshops, courses, in-services, etc.
• Demonstrates proficiency with the administration of objective standardized tests and measures and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Other duties as necessary.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
•    Licensed as an OT in the state(s) of practice.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:•    Work primarily indoors in a climate controlled setting.
•    Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
•    Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.
•    Possible exposure to infections, diseases and bloodborne pathogens.
•    Continuous exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational.
•    Subject to hostile and emotionally upset family members, personnel and visitors.
•    May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays w