Specialty : Hand/Occupational Therapist

Job Description:

The Hand/Occupational Therapist provides assessment of patient condition based on diagnosis from the referring physician. Establishes and implements appropriate occupational therapy treatment programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum performance level.

Evaluates patients and establishes appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient education as warranted by the patient's diagnosis and condition.

Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician and other referral sources in a timely fashion.

Performs documentation in a manner that is legible, accurate, timely, and according to departmental policy, including evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed.