Occupational Therapist Job at Mohawk Valley Health System

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans and provides occupational therapy treatment programs for patients whose injury or disease interferes with daily functioning. Provide skilled intervention using varieties of techniques that are appropriate to achieve identified goals, restore function or prevent disability. This position may work in an inpatient, outpatient or home care setting.

Job Responsibility

Performs appropriate assessments on all patients in accordance with patient diagnosis and physician orders
Establishes long and short term goals and a plan of care
Implements treatment to patient according to established individualized program plan
Uses various occupational therapy procedures and techniques to produce changes in the condition
Observes and evaluates treatment effect, and updates the plan of care as needed
Formulates a discharge or follow-up plans
Implements an education plan based upon learning needs
Provides positive supportive communication
Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding adaptive equipment for patients
Attends patient case conferences or discharge planning meetings
Consults and collaborates with interdisciplinary team when needed
May conduct patient home evaluations
Ensures all documentation and reports are complete, accurate and timely
Communicates patient or problem issues appropriately to supervisor, physician, family and staff
Anticipates adverse outcomes or medical changes
Performs all aspects of care in a manner that optimizes patient and therapist safety
Keeps current in trends and best practices in occupational therapy treatment techniques
Complies with all regulations, professional standards and MVHS policies
Assists with orientation of new staff members
Provides clinical supervision to COTA and OT students
Maintains a positive and collaborative working relationship
Actively participates in departmental performance improvement/Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities
Provides clinical supervision and direction to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, students, Rehab Aides, support staff as assigned
Performs related duties as assigned