Rule 15-16-1-1.18.7 - Occupational Therapist1. Qualifications - An occupational therapist must be licensed by the State of Mississippi.2. Responsibilities - The occupational therapist shall assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures including, but not limited to, the following: A. Provide occupational therapy in accordance with a physician's orders and the POC;B. Guide the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function, in a manner consistent with accepted standards of practice;C. Observe, record, and report to the physician and/or interdisciplinary group the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition;D. Instruct and inform other health team personnel, assist in the formation of the POC; including, when appropriate hospice aides and family members in certain phases of occupational therapy in which they may work with the patient;E. Document each visit made to the patient and incorporate notes into the clinical record within one week of the visit;F. Participate in IDG conference as needed with hospice staff; andG. Prepare written discharge summary when applicable, with a copy retained in patient's clinical record.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-1.18.7
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-85-7