Occupational Therapist (MVR)
Company: Med Center Health
Location: Bowling Green
Posted on: May 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Position SummaryPlan, organizes, and conducts occupational
therapy programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational,
recreational, and social activities designed to help patients
regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps.
Teaches patient skills and techniques required for participation in
activities. Studies and evaluates patient reactions to the program
and prepares progress reports. Conducts services in a variety of
settings including acute care, outpatient, home health, skilled
nursing facility, etc.Minimum QualificationsWork ExperiencePrevious
healthcare experience preferred.EducationSuccessful completion of
an occupational therapy program at a school of occupational therapy
approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association or the
Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical
Association required.Certifications/LicensureLicensed (active or
temporary) as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of
Kentucky required.Valid Kentucky driver''s license required.Motor
vehicle record check required and will be performed
annually.Personal vehicle is routinely used for company business,
home visits or required for the position. The employee is
responsible to maintain KY minimum limit of insurance coverage on
the personal vehicle and maintain the vehicle in good operating
condition.Job Specific Performance StandardsThe duties listed below
are a summary of the major essential functions of this position.
The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that
are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to
time. Plans and administers medically prescribed occupational
therapy treatment for patients to restore function, relieve pain,
and prevent disability.Review''s physician referral (prescription)
and patient''s condition and medical records to determine
occupational therapy treatment required.Tests and measures
patient''s strength, motor development, sensory perception,
functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency,
and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.Plans
and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of
patient data.Documents treatment, response, and progress in
patient''s chart or enters information in structs patient and
family in treatment procedures to be conducted.Evaluates, fits, and
adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends
modification.Confers with physician and other practitioners to
obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in
treatment program, and integrate occupational therapy treatment
with other aspects of patient''s health care.Orients, instructs,
and directs work activities of support personnel and students.
Keywords: Med Center Health, Bowling Green , Occupational Therapist (MVR), Healthcare , Bowling Green, Kentucky
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