Therapist / Occupational Therapy / Nevada / Occupational Therapist Job
Company: Capability Health and Human Services
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Summary:Using a client centered model, within the confines
of the Capability Health clinic, as well as using a parent
educational model in the Early Intervention program, an
Occupational Therapist will help the client develop or regain
physical or mental functioning by implementing programs to improve
daily living and sensory motor activities. The Occupational
Therapist performs other administrative duties as may be required
in support of the program goals and objectives.Essential Functions
and Responsibilities:Develops ideas, plans, and procedures for
initiation, expansion, improvement, and evaluation of therapy
programs.Completes initial evaluations and re-evaluations for
patients in the program; examines the condition of patients and
analyzes their needs; determines the need for an occupational
therapy evaluation and selects and administers appropriate
assessment tools to evaluate the patient.Prepares reports and
attends multidisciplinary case meeting to decide and review the
continuing treatment.Maintains clinical and administrative records
in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines and
agency system policy; adheres to federal and state regulation, and
policies that affect occupational therapy practice.Participates in
continuing education for professional development to ensure
practice consistent with best practice and to meet Nevada Licensure
requirements.Participates in bi-monthly staff meetings; attends
staff trainings.Case assignment will be dictated at the discretion
of Capability Health needs in the Early Intervention and outpatient
clinic programs.Manages patients with different types of
personalitiesInterprets evaluation data and writes comprehensive
reports that reflect strengths and barriers to client
participation; directs program development; and guides
evidence-based intervention.Uses professional Code of Ethics and
standards of practice to guide ethical decision making in
practice.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Keywords: Capability Health and Human Services, Las Vegas , Therapist / Occupational Therapy / Nevada / Occupational Therapist Job, Healthcare , Las Vegas, Nevada
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