Occupational Therapist

Title: Occupational TherapistLocation: Peoria Arizona, 85381Essential Functions:1. Perform clinical assessment; identifies patient needs and appropriateness of patient.2. Document, prepare/revise and complete a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.3. Assess and facilitate through direct therapeutic intervention the patient's ROM, strength, coordination, need for and use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, functional mobility and safety issues as related to the patient's ADL performance needs. Fabricate and maintain adaptive equipment and hand splints.4. Evaluate patient occupational performance in the areas of self-care, work, leisure and rest. Assess sensory-motor neuromuscular, psycho-social and cognitive-perceptual components of occupational behavior. Assess physical, social and cultural components of the patient's occupational environment.5. Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.6. Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.7. Consults with physicians and health care professionals regarding patient/resident status.8. Document patient procedures, organize and analyze data, maintain accurate records.9. Communicate relevant patient information to appropriate physicians and caregivers while protecting confidential information to unauthorized persons.10. Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediaries and/or other third-party payers.QualificationMust HaveHealthcareHome Health Care1 years