Occupational Therapist
Company: ECHN
Location: Longmeadow
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides treatments to patients by evaluating
the function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to
improve or restore function. Participates in an interdisciplinary
approach for in servicing and community education and in the
clinical education of affiliating students. Potentially may be
responsible for cross-site coverage. # EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Graduate of an accredited program of Occupational Therapy with a
minimum of a B.S.# Holds or is eligible for current Connecticut
license.# COMPETENCIES: This position requires an individual with
strong English communication skills, both verbal and written. Must
have personal computer skills and have proficient in the use of
Windows based programs needed for dept function.# Basic skills in
Outlook, Word, and Excel are desirable but not required. Must have
access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work
sites; and travel is required in order to perform essential
duties.# ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job
descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be,
exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or
working conditions associated with the job.# They are intended to
be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time. # #
Job-Specific Competency 1.# Evaluates patients based on
departmental standard. 2.# Conducts and modifies evaluations based
on the patient symptoms, level of activity, and medical status
establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each
patient. 3.# Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable
therapeutic exercises (strength, endurance, coordination, and ROM).
4.# Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic
technique to relieve pain and/or attain established goals. 5.#
Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing motor
activity and learning. 6.# Educates patients/families in home
exercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize
independent functional activity. 7.# Determines when a patient has
achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if
appropriate. 8.# Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines
and adheres to the department policies and procedures. 9.# Seeks
and fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with
the referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by
observation, and chart review. 10.# Accurately and consistently
fills out and submits charges daily. 11.# Adheres to the
professional code of ethics established by the AOTA and the
facility at all times as evidenced by observation. 12.# Performs
all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent
injuries. 13.# Supervises at least one affiliated student per year.
14.# Attends a continuing education course to further/improve
treatment techniques. 15.# Participates in at least one
departmental in-service, or community in-service as evidenced by
documentation of educational program..
Keywords: ECHN, Springfield , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Longmeadow, Massachusetts
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