The position of Occupational Therapist will be a criteria-based position with well defined responsibility. Position responsibility shall be defined by, but not limited to the following:
� Selects and administers various evaluations appropriately and accurately.
� Develops appropriate and effective treatment programs considering O.T. evaluations results, medical referral and status, patient needs, potential patient outcomes, and probable discharge situation.
� Selects and utilizes treatment procedures correctly and appropriately in accordance with treatment plans.
� Supervises and instructs patients in the following areas: functional activities and mobility (including, but not limited to dressing, grooming, transfers, homemaking, cognitive perceptual motor/sensory integration) and prosthetic/orthotic use.
� Assess needs for orthotic/prosthetic devices and fabricates orthotic and adaptive devices as needed.
� Evaluates the need for and makes appropriate recommendations of durable medical equipment for patients.
� Demonstrates understanding of patient condition, prognosis, and potential; demonstrates understanding of rationale and application of therapeutic techniques.
� Demonstrates body mechanics, safe and efficient patient handling skills.
� Demonstrates manual and mechanical skills in handling equipment, constructing splints, and/or adaptive devices.
� Re-evaluates patient status and/or modifies treatment plan or techniques appropriately according to change in patient status; obtains written Physicians approval for major treatment changes.
� Coordinates patient�s treatment with other O.T. staff and other health professionals; participates in interdisciplinary conferences and reports with/to disciples on patient�s progress and discharge planning.
� Demonstrates ability to terminate treatment appropriately.
� Handles written and oral communications promptly, effectively, and in compliance with the facility�s policies and procedures.
� Familiarizes self with specialized equipment and orders this equipment appropriately for patients.
� Follows all facility policies and procedures concerning patient care.

Supervision of O.T. Aides and Assistants:
Provides first line supervision of O.T. Aides and Assistants.
� Assigns specific patient care responsibilities to COTA�s and Aides with adequate information to follow through.
� Provides on-going supervision of assigned tasks to assure quality care.
� Provides instruction in treatment methods and regulations as assigned.
� Reviews overall performance and provides on-going feedback to Assistants and Aides.



Recognition and Assistance with Changes and Development Needs of Rehabilitation Services:
� Identifies need for and promotes growth for development to improve patient care.
� Carries through with those aspects of change and development specifically assigned.

Adherence to Facility and Departmental Policy:
� Actively seeks to improve and maintain standards in professional client care delivery.
� Demonstrates problem solving skills, sound judgment, maturity, and follow-through appropriate to the situation.
� Functions independently, seeking guidance appropriately from Administrator and physician.
� Displays cooperative, positive, and constructive attitude in intra-and interstaff relationships.
� Actively engages in learning and continuing education for self-improvement and professional growth.
� Fosters unity and promotes objective of the facility. Maintains professional appearance and manner.
� Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent client care information to assure clients� rights are protected.
� Performs willingly other related duties as assigned.

Performance of Administrative Functions as Required:
� Charges for client treatment on a daily basis in approved manner if/as appropriate.
� Keeps client�s attendance and statistical records as required.
� Reports patient-care management problems to the Administrator.
� Maintains progress notes including daily attendance record, status notes, evaluations and discharge summary; documents home programs.
� Ensures that the discharge summary reflects attainment of the stated patient goals, justifications of non-obtained goals and ultimate deposition of the patient (e.g. �return to work�, �continue as O.P.�, �referred to another institution�.)
� Plans individual client schedule and maintains daily portion of the Master Schedule to indicate patient flow.
� Records �loaned equipment� on appropriate form.
� Reports equipment needs and maintenance requirements to Administrator.
� Assists in revising/developing facility policies and procedures.
� Complies and assists in implementation of facility policy as outlined in the Policy and Procedure manuals.
� Assists Administrator in fulfilling facility�s Quality Assurance Plan.
� Provides inservice programs for the department and facility as required.
� Actively seeks to inform the medical community and facility staff of the scope and purpose of Occupational Therapy.

Skills Required:

� EXPERIENCE:
1 � 3 years as a registered Occupational Therapist.

� EDUCATION:
Graduate of an AOTA approved School of Occupational Therapy.

� SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. State Licensure by Texas Advisory Board of Occupational Therapy.
2. Current registration with AOTA.
3. Maintain current CPR certifications
4. CEU�s as appropriate.
5. Current T.B. screen of one calendar yare or current chest x-ray report required.
6. Annual review of Infection Control Procedures, Universal Precautions, Fire and Client Safety, Body Mechanics, and Bloodborne Pathogens is required.

Employment Type:

Other

Compensation:

TBD