Occupational Therapist (PRN - OT) - Aspire West

Restore Therapy Services•Northport, AL

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides therapy services and supervises therapy assistants to maintain high-quality patient care in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations, and company policies. The role evaluates patients’ functional status, identifies equipment needs, contributes to care planning, develops treatment programs and goals, and communicates plans and patient changes to physicians and other care team members. The therapist may teach or retrain patients in daily activities, fabricate splints, and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment, prosthetic devices, or orthotic devices. The role maintains clinical records, coordinates care with patients’ families and other personnel, participates in meetings and discharge planning, and refers patients and caregivers to appropriate resources. Some travel may be required. The position is with Restore Therapy Services, which provides rehabilitative therapy and wellness programs to senior populations.

Requirements

Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Current, valid therapy license in the state of employment.
Familiarity with general computer use and functions, including starting programs, using files and apps, and navigating screens.
Ability to use the internet and email and understand the confidentiality of usernames and passwords.
Good verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
Licensed driver with an automobile insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and in good working order.
Must be capable of performing the job functions with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Apple iPads and iPods.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication skills, self-care ability, and work capacity.
Identify equipment needs and participate in developing the total plan of care.
Perform work-capacity evaluations and refer patients to specialized vocational training when appropriate and in accordance with company policy.
Develop treatment programs and establish goals to improve patient function.
Communicate the plan of care to the referring physician and other company professionals.
Teach or retrain patients in daily activities affected by illness or injury.
Fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of adaptive equipment, prosthetic devices, and orthotic devices as appropriate.
Maintain clinical records, notes, and reports to the physician on changes in patient condition, submitting records in accordance with company policy.
Communicate with other personnel involved in patient care to promote coordinated and efficient care.
Attend and contribute to in-services, case conferences, and other required meetings.
Identify patient and family or caregiver needs and make appropriate referrals.
Instruct patients’ families or caregivers and other Restore personnel in treatment regimes when indicated and appropriate.
Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants in accordance with organization policy and state regulations.
Participate in patient discharge planning.
Adhere to company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.