Activity therapist vs director of therapeutic activities

Differences between activity therapist and director of therapeutic activities duties and responsibilities

Activity therapist example responsibilities.

• Manage ventilator care, intubation, arterial line placement, mechanical ventilation, BIPAP, and CPAP.
• Organize and participate in treatment programs and activities that facilitate clients' rehabilitation to help integrate back into the community.
• Work with rehabilitation service's program coordinator to plan treatment programs that facilitate clients' rehabilitation through social and environmental interventions.
• Show love and compassion, always in a happy mood.
• Provide therapy for children on the autism spectrum in their homes.
• Supervise children with autism, schizophrenia, and the mentally challenge.
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Director of therapeutic activities example responsibilities.

• Manage activity and progress reports including statistical data require by regulators, initial assessments, MDS and IDC documentation.
• Conduct financial screening of perspective admissions, including communicating with Medicare/ Medicaid and private insurance companies to verify eligibility and benefits.
• Generate quality assurance reports monthly and quarterly; report to corporate and QA team.
• Participate in daily QA rounds, oversee resident banking, and most purchases for residents.
• Conduct financial screening of perspective admissions, including communicating with Medicare/ Medicaid and private insurance companies to verify eligibility and benefits.