Occupational Therapist

Summary of Position: 

Each patient that is referred to Occupational Therapy by a CTC physician will receive a complete evaluation by a registered Occupational Therapist.  Each patient will then receive treatment according to an individualized treatment plan.  All services are to be recorded in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the oversight and supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with the laws of the state of Arizona.

Essential Duties:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat each physician-referred patient through assessment of physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities to determine therapeutic goals and occupational performance.
• Design and document an individualized treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation to improve functional abilities and maintain participation in meaningful daily activities.
• Design and implement group treatment sessions to address such areas as social skills, household/financial management, coping skills, self-regulation, task organization.
• Document each visit in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to professional and regulatory standards.
• Document progress made toward treatment goals.
• Complete a discharge summary when goals are attained or discharged according to the wishes of the patient.
• Attend weekly multidisciplinary rounds; participate in the discussion surrounding patients’ plan of care, goals, and continued therapy. 
• Provide direct and/or indirect supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants as required by state law

Supervisory Responsibility:

• The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for developing a schedule to always ensure availability of a supervising Occupational Therapist when an Occupational Therapy Assistant is performing services.  This supervision may be remote when allowed by law and the Occupational Therapy Assistant’s delineation of practice prerogatives.

Other responsibilities/accountabilities:

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed to meet program needs, at the discretion of the Medical Director.

Basic Knowledge/Skills:

• Understanding of Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health issues
• Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to effectively interact with patients, physicians, and health team members required
• Computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information required
• Basic Life Support certification required (BLS)

Education and Experience

• License to practice occupational therapy in Arizona required
• Master or Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (MOT/OTD) required

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• I have reviewed the physical requirements form.