Occupational Therapist
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist delivers occupational therapy services in alignment with occupational therapy principles and practices and Reliant Rehabilitation’s standards. The role involves fostering positive relationships with clients and facilities while providing high-quality care, including patient screening and evaluation, treatment-plan development and implementation, discharge planning, supervision of assistants and rehab technicians, and case management. The therapist is expected to uphold professional conduct reflecting Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to excellence and comply with applicable state and federal regulations. The Occupational Therapist enhances patients’ functional abilities through direct care, oversight, and coordination of services; provides clinical supervision and consultation to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs); and supervises COTAs and Rehab Technicians during individual and group therapy sessions. The role also contributes to the growth and sustainability of the occupational therapy program, advances clinical and professional competencies through collaboration and continuing education, maintains a valid state license, applies relevant billing models and treatment guidelines, and follows infection-control and environmental-safety protocols.
Requirements
- Graduated from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
- Holds a current and valid state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English for effective communication and documentation.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are welcomed.
Responsibilities
- Enhance patients’ functional abilities through the direct provision, oversight, and coordination of occupational therapy services.
- Provide clinical supervision and consultation to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).
- Supervise COTAs and Rehab Technicians during individual and group therapy sessions, supporting effective resource utilization and skill development in accordance with State Practice Acts, OBRA, and company policies.
- Contribute to the growth and sustainability of a strong occupational therapy program.
- Advance clinical and professional competencies through collaboration, self-directed learning, and continuing education.
- Maintain a valid state license and stay informed on developments in occupational therapy and healthcare.
- Apply knowledge of relevant billing models and treatment guidelines to deliver care that meets clinical standards and achieves appropriate goals and outcomes.
- Adhere to infection-control and environmental-safety protocols within the facility.
- Communicate and document effectively in English.
- Provide patient screening and evaluation, develop and implement treatment plans, plan discharges, supervise assistants and rehab technicians, and manage cases.
- Foster positive relationships with clients and facilities and comply with applicable state and federal regulations.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages.
- Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs.
- Maternity and Paternity support program.
- Continuing education, mentorship programs, and clinical leadership development.
- Tuition loan repayment assistance program.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Student loan assistance is available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
