Occupational Therapist OT

POSITION SUMMARY

Primarily responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing occupational therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal and state standards, guidelines and regulations. To ensure the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct occupational therapy services as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current regulations and guidelines that govern the skilled nursing facility.

· Assumes responsibility for the assessment of patients appropriate to the age of the patient

· Assumes responsibility for the care of patients appropriate to the age of the patient

· Maintains and completes accurate documentation, department records and reports.

· Ensures effective communication regarding OT programs.

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