Premium OT/OTR

Parkview Health • Fort Wayne, IN

24d

About The Position

Provides professional patient care and practices occupational therapy by evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting treatment. Assesses, plans, and carries out programs of purposeful activity designed to assist in the rehabilitation of medically necessary patients as prescribed by the physician. Bases selection of activities from physician's prescription, history, evaluation findings, experience, and interests of the patient; plans and directs special diversional or educational events for patients. Instructs and collaborates with occupational therapy assistants regarding treatment procedures to be utilized. Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA/OTA) in carrying out an OT program or selected parts of it. Completes all documentation and billing in a timely and acceptable manner. All care is provided in accordance with the philosophy and essential functions of the rehabilitation department, the Joint Commission, State Practice Acts, and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy with an Occupational Therapy degree.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree if graduated prior 1/1/2002; Master's degree required if graduated after 1/1/2002.
• International candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school and possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Must hold or be eligible to receive an Occupational Therapy license in the state where services will be provided within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must be certified in CPR or become certified within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must maintain all certifications and licensure according to the expiration date.
• If assigned to drive a company vehicle, a valid driver's license is required.
• If assigned to drive a personal vehicle, proof of insurance is required in addition to a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds; 100 pounds shared lifting.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to work at other locations as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred.
• Work experience preferred, but not required, other than clinical experience within educational training program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, implement, and document patient treatment.
• Assess, plan, and carry out purposeful activity programs for patient rehabilitation.
• Select activities based on physician's prescription, patient history, evaluation findings, experience, and interests.
• Plan and direct special diversional or educational events for patients.
• Instruct and collaborate with occupational therapy assistants on treatment procedures.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in carrying out OT programs.
• Complete all documentation and billing in a timely and acceptable manner.
• Provide care in accordance with departmental philosophy, Joint Commission standards, State Practice Acts, and AOTA guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level