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Occupational Therapist

McLaren Health Care

#Healthcare #BLS Certification #Occupational Therapy #Clinical Documentation #Treatment Plan #Patient Evaluation #NBCOT #ADL #IADL

Quick overview

The Occupational Therapist assesses patient deficits in daily living activities and develops individualized, patient-centered treatment plans. Responsibilities include performing evaluations, managing discharge plans, and supervising ancillary staff and students.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy program with current state licensure and BLS certification. A valid driver's license and insurance are required, while NBCOT registration and one year of experience are preferred.

postgraduate degreeprofessional certificateStaff SupervisionTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationDischarge PlanningPatient-Centered CarePatient EvaluationTherapeutic InterventionADL AssessmentPatient ReassessmentIADL Assessment

Job description

Position Summary

The occupational therapist accurately assesses and identifies deficits in a patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) relative to physical, cognitive, and/or psychological impairments. Develops an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals that will be accomplished by therapeutic interventions and the use of ADLs. This may include adaptation or modification of the environment or objects within the environment to facilitate engagement and participation. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 1. Performs patient evaluations by establishing an occupational profile, analyzing occupational performance and collaborating with the patient to establish goals geared toward the experiences, values, priorities, and desired outcomes of the client. This process may also include performing relevant systems review and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data. 2. Establishes an individualized plan of care and selects therapeutic interventions that address the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders. 3. Conducts ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment. 4. Initiates and manages the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment. 5. Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy. 6. Completes legible, accurate, and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.

Required

Graduate of an accredited program of occupational therapy.
Current State Board of Occupational Therapy licensure.
BLS certification.

Preferred

One year of occupational therapist experience.
Registration through accrediting body National Board Certificate for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Position/Subsidiary
Specific:
Valid driver’s license, proof of valid auto insurance, and maintain a driving record in accordance with McLaren’s corporate driving policy and eligibility guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans