Lead Occupational Therapist

Conifer Health Solutions•Glendale, AZ

10d

About The Position

The Lead Occupational Therapist is a working lead who mentors and trains staff and coordinates the scheduling and efforts of other Occupational Therapists. The role organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs and directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. As an interdisciplinary team member, the therapist assesses and reassesses patients, provides direct patient care, and develops and implements individualized care plans. The position provides quality occupational therapy services in accordance with occupational therapy principles and practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Licensure and registration in Arizona.
CPR certification.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, families, and physicians.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Mentor and train staff and coordinate the scheduling and work of other Occupational Therapists.
Develop and maintain functional, measurable long- and short-term treatment goals for each patient.
Reevaluate patients and modify treatment programs as warranted.
Integrate information, prioritize needs, and involve patients and families in the planning process.
Educate patients, caregivers, and other appropriate personnel about patient status and recommendations.
Assess patients’ occupational therapy needs promptly and complete initial evaluations in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Document patient care efficiently and effectively.
Maintain and upgrade professional skills through membership in relevant organizations, educational workshops and conferences, self-study, and in-services.
Meet departmental productivity standards to ensure patient-care availability.
Direct occupational therapy care provided by assistants and non-licensed staff, providing supervision and instruction in a positive, encouraging manner when indicated.
Complete annual and periodic competency checklist requirements.
Communicate observations, facts, and comments to interdisciplinary team members individually and in team meetings as appropriate.
Follow policies and procedures concerning confidentiality, objectives, quality assurance and improvement, risk management and safety, the work environment, and infection control.
Monitor equipment inventory, operational status, repairs, and supplies, and ensure necessary tasks are completed to maintain the patient-care area.
Perform job duties in compliance with hospital policies related to business ethics and practices.
Attend required meetings.
Communicate with medical and allied health personnel about patient progress, needs, and discharge planning.
Participate in medical and nursing staff education to improve patient-care quality.
Perform other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned (5%).