Flint Hills Care and Rehab Center Hiring for Occupational Therapist OT PRN at Emporia, Kansas Full Time

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DESCRIPTION

OT SUMMARY

Evaluates and treats residents and patients with conditions that are
mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling to
improve their ability to perform tasks of daily living and working
environments in compliance with federal guideline sand state practice
acts.

OT ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under a physicians orders, screens and evaluates resident/ patient
  and develops appropriate care plan.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers in the use of adaptive
  equipment such as wheelchairs, splints, and aids for eating and
  dressing.
• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of
  patients.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company
  policy and state and/or federal regulations.

OT SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• May supervise COTAs, Rehab Aides, or provisional licensed
  occupational therapists per state practice guidelines.

OT OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to
  safeguard against improper us and disclosure of residents

• protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with
  company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

• By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and
  oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to

• the confidentiality of residents’ protected health information.