Performs appropriate assessments on all patients (neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and general patient population) in accordance with patient diagnosis and physician orders. Establishes long and short term goals and a plan of care in collaboration with patient / family / caregiver. Implements treatment to patient according to established individualized program plan. Uses various occupational therapy procedures and techniques to produce changes in the condition that are consistent with the diagnosis and prognosis. Observes and evaluates treatment effect, and updates the plan of care as needed. Formulates a discharge or follow-up plans to include continuation or discontinuation of O.T. services, implementation of home programs, recommendations for adaptations/equipment in patient’s home environment, and community resources in collaboration with patient, family, caregivers and staff. Implements an education plan based upon learning needs and evaluates for effectiveness. Provides positive supportive communication to enhance patients’ morale and self-esteem. Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding adaptive equipment for patients. Attends patient case conferences or discharge planning meetings. Consults and collaborates with interdisciplinary team when needed. Ensures all documentation and reports are complete, accurate and timely. Communicates patient or problem issues appropriately to supervisor, physician, family and staff. Performs all aspects of care in a manner that optimizes patient and therapist safety. Keeps current in trends and best practices in occupational therapy treatment techniques. Complies with all regulations, professional standards and MVHS policies. Assists with orientation of new staff members. Provides clinical supervision to COTA and OT students. Maintains a positive and collaborative working relationship. Actively participates in departmental performance improvement/Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. Provides clinical supervision and direction to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, students, Rehab Aides, support staff as assigned.