Occupational Therapist - Montage Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Montage Health•Monterey, CA

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the leadership of the Director of Rehabilitation & Assistant Director of Occupational Therapy, the Occupational Therapist will play a key role in the development of our rehabilitation system while ensuring compliance with all relevant local, state, and national regulations, licensing requirements, and insurance certifications. They will review physician referrals and patient records to assess physical therapy treatment needs, and perform tests, measurements, and evaluations to guide the development or revision of treatment and training plans. The therapist will update treatment plans and re-evaluate patients as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes, documenting progress daily in the company's required format. The role includes supervising and directing physical therapy assistants (PTAs) and support staff, ensuring they perform their responsibilities effectively and within company guidelines. Additionally, the Occupational Therapist will develop professional relationships with external medical providers, including specialists in orthopedic care, internal medicine, dentistry, chiropractic, and massage therapy. They will also participate in continuing education to enhance their skills and knowledge and contribute to the overall improvement of the team’s capabilities. The position requires a strong focus on customer service, teamwork, and efficient communication with patients, physicians, co-workers, and external facilities. The therapist will adhere to safety protocols, maintain confidentiality, and conduct themselves in a professional manner, reflecting the company's values. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited occupational therapy school.
CA State Board of Occupational Therapy licensure or has applied for CA state licensure.
Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
Solid understanding of basic mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Strong focus on customer service, teamwork, and efficient communication with patients, physicians, co-workers, and external facilities.

Nice To Haves

ATC, CSCS, SCS, and OCS or like certifications are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Review physician referrals and patient records to assess physical therapy treatment needs.
Perform tests, measurements, and evaluations to guide the development or revision of treatment and training plans.
Update treatment plans and re-evaluate patients as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
Document progress daily in the company's required format.
Supervise and direct physical therapy assistants (PTAs) and support staff.
Develop professional relationships with external medical providers.
Participate in continuing education to enhance skills and knowledge.
Contribute to the overall improvement of the team’s capabilities.
Adhere to safety protocols.
Maintain confidentiality.
Conduct themselves in a professional manner, reflecting the company's values.