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About The Position
We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team. This role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals. You will also be responsible for supervising therapy assistants and students, providing training to nursing staff, and documenting patient progress according to state and payer requirements. The position also includes recommending and facilitating the ordering of durable medical equipment and ensuring department equipment is well-maintained. A key aspect of this role is the ability to positively interact with patients, families, and staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
- Ability to read technical procedures.
- Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state.
- Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.
Nice To Haves
- Graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients within twenty four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral.
- Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
- Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
- Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
- Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
- Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
- Participate in in services training program for other staff in the facility.
- Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
- Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
- Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
- Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
- Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
- Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), aides and students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
