Occupational Therapist
Company: Port Orange Nursing & Rehab Center
Location: Port Orange
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
The following statements are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be
a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required.SUMMARYEvaluates and treats residents and patients with
conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or
emotionally disabling to improve their ability to perform tasks of
daily living and working environments in compliance with federal
guidelines and state practice acts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.---Under a physician's orders, screens and evaluates
resident/ patient and develops appropriate care plan.---Assists
resident / patients in performing activities of daily living (ADLs)
and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).Instructs
residents, families and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment
such as wheelchairs, splints, and aids for eating and
dressing.---Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely
manner.---Devises special tools and treatments for the specific
needs of patients.---Completes required forms and documents in
accordance with company policy and state and/or federal
regulations. ---Works in collaboration with the Occupational
Therapy Assistant and supervises/oversees that the POC, is being
followed.ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS---Bachelor of Science or Master of
Science degree in Occupational Therapy.---Certified or registered
by the NCBOT.---Licensed in Occupational Therapy (if required by
state law).---One (1) year of clinical experience
preferred.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESMay supervise COTAs, Rehab
Aides, or provisional licensed occupational therapists per state
practice guidelines.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTShift work may
be required.Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use
hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear.
Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer
patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds.Employee is
occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or
airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance
with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of the position.OTHER REQUIREMENTSParticipates in (or
conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper
use and disclosure of resident's protected health
information.Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies,
procedures and state and federal law. Agrees to adhere to and
oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the
confidentiality of residents' protected health information.
Keywords: Port Orange Nursing & Rehab Center, Port Orange , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Port Orange, Florida
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