Occupational Therapist (OT)

Parkview Health • Logansport, IN

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About The Position

Provides professional patient care and occupational therapy services by evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting treatment. Assesses, plans, and carries out physician-prescribed programs of purposeful activity to assist in the rehabilitation of medically necessary patients. Selects activities based on the physician’s prescription, the patient’s history, evaluation findings, experience, and interests. Plans and directs special diversionary or educational events for patients. Instructs and collaborates with occupational therapy assistants on treatment procedures and supervises COTA/OTA staff in carrying out an occupational therapy program or selected portions of it. Completes documentation and billing in a timely and acceptable manner. Provides care in accordance with the rehabilitation department’s philosophy and essential functions, Joint Commission requirements, State Practice Acts, and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy school and hold an occupational therapy degree.
• For graduates before 1/1/2002, a minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required; for graduates after 1/1/2002, a master’s degree is required. International candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy.
• Hold or be eligible to receive an occupational therapy license in the state where services are provided within the first 90 days of employment.
• Be certified in CPR or become certified within the first 90 days of employment, and maintain certifications and licensure through their expiration dates.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and share lifting of 100 pounds.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to work at other locations as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree is preferred for international candidates, for whom a bachelor’s degree is the stated minimum.
• American Occupational Therapy Association membership is preferred.
• Work experience is preferred but not required beyond clinical experience obtained during educational training.
• A valid driver’s license is required if assigned to drive a company vehicle; if assigned to drive a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, implement, and document occupational therapy treatment.
• Assess, plan, and carry out physician-prescribed purposeful activity programs for medically necessary patients.
• Select activities based on the physician’s prescription, patient history, evaluation findings, experience, and interests.
• Plan and direct special diversionary or educational events for patients.
• Instruct and collaborate with occupational therapy assistants regarding treatment procedures.
• Supervise COTA/OTA staff in carrying out an occupational therapy program or selected parts of it.
• Complete documentation and billing in a timely and acceptable manner.
• Provide care in accordance with applicable department, Joint Commission, State Practice Act, and American Occupational Therapy Association standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time