Occupational Therapist (Orthopedic)

Job Overview

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Evaluates and treats orthopedic occupational therapy patients in accordance with Iowa licensure laws

• Assesses patient and determines appropriate treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions and completes treatment plan using approved evaluation documents.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Trains individuals in skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates individual’s functional progress.
• Teach patients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components

• Recommend, design, and/or construct adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Recommend adaptation of individuals work or living environment to maximize independence

• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Prepares necessary documentation including evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes and logs in timely manner according to regulations.
• Maintains positive relationships with the health care team, patient, and family.
• Consults with other members of rehabilitation team to select treatment programs consistent with needs and capabilities of individual and to coordinate comprehensive services delivery.
• Follow up with referral source regarding patient’s treatment and progress.
• Trains individuals in skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates individual’s functional progress.
• Understands and complies with universal precautions, safety and risk policies and procedures.
• Utilizes and maintains equipment, requests supplies as needed.
• Ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity in the occupational therapy department.
• Assists with orientation of new staff, volunteer, and students.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Supervise the COTA’s in accordance with state regulations
• Supervise rehab techs and students