Occupational Therapist - Contingent - Rochester

GENERAL SUMMARY

Department: IPR & Acute Care

CONTINGENT - Weekday with weekend and holiday rotation - Required 1 holiday and 2 holiday weekend shifts per year

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents findings of patient progress.
• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.