Occupational Therapist Job at AW Health Care (St. Louis)

Job Description

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, therapy clinic, or living facility. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Regional Director of Outpatient Therapy.

Job Responsibility

Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient
Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities
Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning
Provides 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 movement exercises
An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge
Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency staff
Assists the physician in evaluating level of function
Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary
Prepares clinical and progress notes
Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel
Participates in in-service programs

Requirements

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination
Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing
Two (2) years experience, preferred
Ability to participate in physical activity
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity
Moderate lifting
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis