Occupational Therapist (PRN) - Reidsville, GA

Optim•Reidsville, GA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Optim Medical Center Tattnall is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist for our Reidsville, GA location. Job Requirements: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients that may have physical, neurological, mental, cognitive, or developmental conditions that have resulted in disability or functional loss. The Occupational Therapist will determine the patient’s plan of care while providing and supervising follow-up care. He/she is expected to promote an efficient clinical workflow that leads to positive patient experiences and outcomes. Summary The staff Float Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients that may have physical, neurological, mental, cognitive, or developmental conditions that have resulted in disability or functional loss. The Float Occupational Therapist will determine the patient’s plan of care while providing and supervising follow-up care. He/she is expected to promote an efficient clinical workflow that leads to positive patient experiences and outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctoral degree from an accredited school in Occupational Therapy.
Current state Occupational Therapist license.
Current BLS certification.
Knowledge of MS Word and MS Outlook.
The Therapist will be required to learn and be proficient with the organization’s EHR system to ensure efficient workflow.
Knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles, standards, and applications.
Knowledge of physical, biological, and behavioral sciences as well as application of Occupational Therapy equipment, devices, and patient-specific therapeutic devices.
Knowledge of clinic policies and regulations related to infection control, safety, and quality improvement.
Skill in evaluating and treating patients.
Skill in proper use of Occupational Therapy equipment and devices.
Skill in assessing and recording patient activities and progress.
Custom orthosis assessment and fabrication.
Ability to collaborate with patients, families, team members, and employers to modify workplace or home environment in line with patient’s condition, including identification of environmental factors and hazards.
Ability to communicate with patients and families in caring and compassionate manner to encourage behavioral changes.
Ability to analyze patient data and behavior and modify treatment plan as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Hand Therapy experience and modality certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for floating between Optim Therapy locations on a regular basis.
Responsible for supervising, monitoring and directing Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTAs), Rehab Aides, and OT/OTA students.
Assesses patients and develops treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other pertinent medical team members.
Responsible for the initiation and follow through of regular communication with appropriate medical staff, patients, Optim team members, and management.
Assists patients to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Helps patients improve their basic motor functions and reasoning ability and to compensate for any permanent loss of function to reach the goal of having independent, productive, and satisfying lives.
Helps patients in performing a variety of daily activities including occupational and leisure tasks.
Demonstrates ability to effectively document and code for all therapy services provided per billing standards and regulations.
Utilizes all standard occupational therapy interventions and modalities available to achieve the best outcomes for the patient.
Completes hand and upper extremity patient evaluation and treatment which includes custom orthosis assessment and fabrication.
Teaches the patient, caregiver, and/or family comprehensive home exercise programs to enhance clinical outcomes.
Follows Optim Orthopedics and Optim Therapy’s practice policies and processes related to compliance, safety, and infection control.
Documents patient treatment and outcomes in medical record per best practice standards. This includes accurately entering all patient information into the EHR system during the evaluation.
The Occupational Therapist will participate in MIPS Quality data reporting to ensure the organization’s success with overall score reporting.
Performs necessary tasks as needed and assigned to ensure clinic and department compliance and satisfactory patient care.
Demonstrates a courteous, friendly, and professional demeanor.
Assists the Precert and Office teams in identifying patients that require updated authorizations, referrals, and certified plans of care. Will complete required documentation timely to ensure patient continuity of care occurs in a proactive and timely manner.
Maintains a high level of confidentiality.