Occupational Therapist

at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

Summary The Occupational Therapist focuses primarily on those individuals whose actual or potential impairment is related to the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular pulmonary, neurological, psychiatric systems; on methods to evaluate the functions of these systems; and on the selection and application of appropriate therapeutic procedures to maintain, improve, or restore functional abilities. Responsibilities The Occupational Therapist at this level is an independent practice professional who is responsible for evaluating patients and establishing and executing interventional treatment plans that include a full range of treatment procedures and modalities. The duties of the Occupational Therapist include but are not limited to the following: Clinical 1. Independently evaluate patients using standard and non-standard techniques to identify specific Occupational Therapy treatment problems. 2. Independently perform tests and measurements of the patient's condition and interprets results of tests and measurements of the patient's condition for use in establishing a diagnosis within the scope of occupational therapy, developing the treatment plan, modifying the treatment plan, and evaluating results of treatment. 3. Establishes short term and long-term Occupational Therapy clinically appropriate patient treatment goals and implement treatment programs to meet these goals. 4. Frequently assesses the patient's progress toward Occupational Therapy treatment goals: modifying the goals and treatment program as indicated. 5. Monitors patient's emergency medical needs; intolerance to treatment; changes in patient's physical/mental status; and takes appropriate action as necessary. 6. Documents and otherwise communicates results of evaluation and treatment according to OT Clinical Competency Review Criteria. 7. Participates and actively represents Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service as a liaison in ward rounds, patient planning conferences, discharge planning conferences, specialty clinics and assigned medical or departmental meetings. 8. Maintains current knowledge and understanding of all patient care Occupational Therapy treatment equipment in the department its use and contraindications. 9. Recognizes diversity among patients/staff and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, age, gender, and people with disabilities. 10. Provides patient care/support that is appropriate to the cognitive, physical, and emotional needs of the patient group served. Int

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