Position Description 

Implement occupational therapy services for patients under the supervision of an occupational therapist, with services including treatment, standardized assessment data and documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of patient progress. 
• Recognize when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs & reports to therapist. 
• Understand the role of therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment. 
• Perform age appropriate advanced competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient's problems. 
• Consistently report to therapist patient progress/status to allow for updated of goals and modification of treatment program. 
• Recommend discharge of patient at point of optimal benefit of treatment, making appropriate provision for continuing services if needed. 
• Consistently meet patient care productivity standard for position. 
• Work cooperatively with peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team.
• Utilize support personnel (aides, senior aides, ) when appropriate and available. 
• Actively support and participate in cross coverage efforts in the division. 
• Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers with regard to age, level of understanding & emotional status.
• Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately.
• Ensure that patient/family understands when and how to receive further treatment. 
• Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient. 
• Notes are concise, pertinent and meet departmental documentation standards. 
• Oral reporting is clear, concise, relevant, and timely. 
• Preform all required data collection for the department accurately/within expected time frame.
• Peer review standards are consistently met. Collaborate effectively with other members of the health care team. 

Please call 855-561-1715 or email recruit@cellstaff.com for immediate consideration.