Purpose of Position
To evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients utilizing the modalities of Occupational Therapy.
Description
1. Evaluates new patients, sets objective measurable goals for functional outcome, establishes appropriate treatment programs, and provides documentation of same.
2. Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of patient's impairment and the prognosis for improvement.
3. Performs treatment procedures, fabricates adaptive equipment/splints and adapts therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises. Re-evaluates patients, modifies treatment plan and procedures based on patient progress.
4. Provides objective, analytic documentation of patient care, patient/family education and communication with other caregivers.
5. Communicates effectively with medical/ allied health personnel rega...