Exam 2 pt 1 study

ot roles ppt

what are the roles that a OT can fulfil

practitioner

educator

scholar/researcher

entreprenuer

( there are many sub categories, refer to slides)

what are some specialized roles an OT can do

case manager- support clients and families

supervisor

consultant- provides specific information regarding topic or issue

activity director

what are an OTs responsibilites during screening, evaluation, and re-evaluation

• analyze and interpret data

• document results and recommends treatment/referrals to other professionals

ota contributes and can perform some evaluations as delegated and communicate findings

what are an OTs responsibilities during intervention

• collaborates with OTA and modifies intervention plan as needed

ota selects modifies therapuetic activities to adress the goal

what are an OTs responibiilities during outcomes

• documents changes in status and discharges as appropriate

• outcomes are developed by OT w help of OTA

ota provides information no achievement and discharge services

what guidelines do OTPs need to follow

• state licensure acts

• medicare

• medicaid

• AOTA standards, policies, and guidelines

( refer to slides 7)

what are the levels of performance for a practitioner and what are their responsibilities

• entry level practitioner- hold to state licensure standard and do professional activities

• intermediate- increased responsiblibity, pursues specialization in particular area of practice

• advanced level practitioner- considered an expert or resource in the respective role

what are the levels of supervision

• direct- for students and aides, when the supervising therapist is observing at ALL times

• close supervision- direct observation and contact daily at the work site on a regular basis

• Routine supervision- at least every 2 wks, have face to face contact

• General supervision- face to face once a month, telecomunicate as needed

why may someone need more frequent supervision

oNeeds of client and OT process are complex and fluctuating

oLarge number of clients with diverse needs are served by OT in practice setting

oMore supervision determined by OT and OTA for safety and effectiveness

what is the supervision process

oDocument plan

oDocument contacts including frequency, methods, content areas, evidence and levels of competency, signature

oCo-sign notes

what is service competency

determination that two people are performing the same or equivalent procedures will obtain the same or equivalent results (inter-reater reliability)

what are the methods for service competency

• independent scoring of assessment

• observation

• videotaping

• co-treatment

what is an interprofessional team

professionals from diverse educational and disciplinary backgrounds who collaborate intentionally to solve complex problems or deliver patient-centered care.

multidisciplinary team

multi disciplinary

multiple professions work tg ( w boundries)

transdisciplinary team

multiple professions work tg, blurred boundries

interdisciplinary team

OT working on speech w a child

what are some essential elements of collaboration

•Communication skills

• Use effective body language

oUse non-judgmental words

oUse open ended questions

oDo not use jargon

oEmpathize

oLeave emotions behind

Get rid of distractions

how would one enable lifelong learning and continuing competence

•Continuing Competence

Knowledge, Professional Reasoning, Interpersonal Skills, Performance Skills, Ethical Practice

•Professional Development

•Strategies for Professional Development and Continuing Competence

• Manage your own professional development

• AOTA’s Professional Development Tool

• NBCOT certification renewal

•Specialty Certification

• Board Certification

•Each role contributes to the OT profession. OT professionals work with a variety of teams where they must communicate clearly to support their clients’ occupational needs.

•Supervision is a collaborative process that requires self-awareness, reflection, empathy, and the ability to give and receive feedback in a thoughtful manner.

•Maintaining competency involves engagement in a professional development plan for lifelong learning.

•OT professionals may transition within the profession to new positions that provide opportunities for personal growth and development as new opportunities arise.