The Occupational Therapist is responsible for performingclient evaluations, developing and providing occupational therapy services, anddocumenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for eachpatient.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventionsin accordance with physician orders

　　Reevaluates client for rehabilitation needs, and works incollaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team tomodify the plan of care as appropriate

　　Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifiescare to meet goals of Occupational Therapy Interventions

　　Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate teamgoals for each patient

　　Instructs patient/family/caregivers on patient's totaloccupational therapy program

　　Advises, consults and instructs members of themulti-disciplinary team in specific occupational therapy modalities

　　Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes inpatient status to physician and appropriate multi-disciplinary team members

　　Refers individual to other disciplines as deemed appropriateand as approved by the physician

　　Teaches new skills or retrains clients in once-familiardaily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness orinjury

　　Establishes equipment needs to facilitate independent living

　　Instructs individual and/or family/caregiver in the use ofvarious types of adaptive equipment to improve function; ensures equipment isin good working order

　　Trains individual and/or family/caregiver in use ofprosthetic and/or orthotic devices

　　Performs work capacity evaluations and may refer individualto specialized vocational training in accordance with policy and regulations

　　Provides accurate and timely documentation according to theplan of care

　　Participates in care conferences or other meetings asrequired to ensure coordination of home health services (if applicable)

　　Prepares and submits clinical progress-summary based on theprogress of goals

　　Provides in-services/education programs for variousdisciplines as needed

　　Participates in peer consultation process

　　Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants according tocompany policies/procedures and state regulations

　　Participates in discharge planning when applicable

　　Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws andregulations regarding professional standards and practice standards

　　May fabricate splints and instruct individual and/orfamily/caregiver in the use, application and benefits

　　Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the Stateof practice

　　Must be a graduate of an accredited school or program ofOccupational Therapy

　　One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapyexperience preferred

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency programwhen applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.