Occupational Therapist (OTR)

Amplified Therapy Inc•Silver City, NM

20d

About The Position

OTR is responsible for the service delivery process, included, but not limited to patient screenings, assessment, and evaluation process. Implements occupational therapy treatment plans. OTR regularly collaborates with other disciplines and services and is expected to independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs. Clinical reasoning and professional judgment are essential for ensuring the safety of patients and protecting liability of the patient and the therapist. Direct supervision when not prohibited by current license restrictions, may be exercised over support personnel, such as occupational therapy assistant and clerical staff. Maintains a safe and orderly operating business and maintains equipment as assigned. Participates in educational, research, and quality improvements projects.

Requirements

License or eligibility for licensure as an occupational therapist with the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
Graduation from Accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Responsibilities

Works towards fulfilling Company’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to facilitate patient participation and occupational performance within the home environment.
Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual treatment programs.
Monitors and reassesses the effects of occupational therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention.
Teaches, monitors, and collaborates with support personnel and patient family to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as health maintenance and safety.
Participates in team discussions in an articulate, positive, and productive manner.
Maintains assigned equipment in proper working order. Performs routines repairs.
Instructs staff, as assigned, in principles used in occupational therapy including but not limited to activities of daily living, increasing motor skills, adaptive equipment use, patient safety, and other techniques specific to individual patient care.
Completes all documentation in a timely manner.
Attends departmental/business staff development activities.
Maintains proficiency in occupational therapy by attending workshops, conferences and trainings offered by other therapists.
Attends all mandatory in-services and participates in Company committees as requested by supervisor.
May represent the Company while participating in community outreach events, activities, meetings, trainings, etc.
Responds to emergency situations in a competent manner.
Adheres to OTR licensure requirements.
Adheres to established Company guidelines within all ATI Official Documents.
Assists in quality management, research, public relations, and program development projects when appropriate.
Participates in Company’s Professional Development Plan.
May be assigned to be a clinical supervisor for assistant level students.
Carries out all responsibilities professionally and efficiently.
Maintains effective communications at all levels; within the work setting and Company.
Performs other duties as assigned.