Occupational Therapist PRN

PACS

321d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in the medical record must clearly define the cause for delay. The therapist will develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from the referring physician, treating patients per the physician's treatment plan. The role includes assisting the nursing department with training of Restorative Aides and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient-related activities, following state practice act. Communication with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans is essential. Participation in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed is also required. The therapist will participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility and record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and recertification documentation per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements. The therapist will instruct patients' families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services, participate in discharge planning, and recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility. Reporting any problems with department equipment to ensure it is maintained in good working order is also part of the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy; prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs like Casamba and Point Click Care.
• Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret various instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of state practice acts and regulations.
• Experience with patient care conferences and rehabilitation meetings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours of physician referral.
• Document causes for delays in evaluations if not completed in 24 hours.
• Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval from referring physician.
• Treat patients according to the physician's treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care.
• Communicate with supervisors and health team members regarding patient progress.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences and Utilization Review meetings.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, and progress notes.
• Instruct families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Recommend and facilitate ordering of durable medical equipment.
• Report problems with department equipment.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• Opportunities for continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree