Occupational Therapy Director jobs in East Hartford, CT

          Job-Specific Competency

1.      Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic exercises (strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and ROM.

2.      Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to relieve pain and/or attain established goals as directed by the occupational therapist.

3.      Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing motor activity and learning.

4.      Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize independent functional activity.

5.      Implements treatment plan as necessary and determines when a patient has achieved optimal benefit of treatment under the supervision of an occupational therapist and the approval of the referring physician in order to maintain the quality of care.

6.      Seeks and fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the referring physician regarding patient care.

7.      Performs all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.

8.      Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and adheres to the department's policies and procedures.

9.      Accurately and consistently fills out and submits charges daily.

10.  Adheres to the professional code of ethics established by the AOTA and the facility at all times.

11.  Supervises at least one affiliated student per year.

12.  Participates in at least one departmental/system in-service, or community in-service.

13.  Attends a continuing education course to further/improve treatment techniques.