Job Description
About The Job Provides evaluation and occupational therapy treatment in accordance with agency standards, the laws and regulations governing the provision of occupational therapy services in the State of Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia, and other regulatory requirements. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Analyzes and documents patients and family's responses to interventions. Evaluates measurable progress toward goals and revises plan of care. Identifies and modifies underlying factors that impede progress toward goals. Makes recommendations for updates in plan of care using knowledge of interventions and resources. Establishes and documents teaching plan for patients/families based on patients' level of knowledge, diagnosis, prescribed treatment, and available resources. Communicates (verbal, written, demonstration) respectfully with patients/families, supervisor, peers, and other health team members. Establishes visit schedule and informs patient/family and team supervisor. Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Completes annual Code of Conduct Compliance and other mandatory training. Demonstrates basic leadership skills as a Case Manager and with other responsibilities as required. Implements an effective occupational therapy treatment plan in conjunction with the patient, their family/caregiver, the patient's physician, and other members of the health care team and modifying treatment plan as needed. Evaluation includes interview, observation, palpation, specialized assessments including but not limited to goniometry, muscle strength testing, and sensory testing. Such assessments require use of tools (e.g., goniometer, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope) and the possession of sight and hearing senses or the use of prosthetics that will enable these senses to funct