Occupational Therapist

Sevita•Hammond, LA

16d•$0 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Provides program participant evaluations, occupational therapy services, and may supervise Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants. This role involves providing quality service delivery through evaluation and testing of program participants, developing effective treatment plans, and administering innovative treatment programs. The therapist will manage an assigned caseload, set up home exercise programs, perform home evaluations, and maintain timely and appropriate participant documentation. The position also requires participation in rehabilitation treatment teams, departmental meetings, and mandatory training. Collaboration with physicians, staff, families, and community resources is essential, as is participation in in-service programs and budget monitoring. Adherence to Service Monitoring System (SMS) standards, accreditation, licensure, and ethics of confidentiality is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
One year human services experience
Must be licensed OT/L in state
Must be a member in good standing with AOTA.

Nice To Haves

One year experience in neuro-rehabilitation preferred

Responsibilities

Provides quality service delivery through evaluation and testing of program participants and the development of effective treatment plans for each participant.
Administers innovative treatment programs to program participants and communicates treatment needs to appropriate staff. Provides re-evaluation and programmatic changes as necessary.
Effectively manages assigned caseload.
Sets up appropriate home exercise programs for participants in a timely manner.
Performs home evaluations as needed.
Maintains timely and appropriate program participant documentation including report of services.
Completes weekly schedule request to meet OT goals of staff/program participants and submits it to supervisor.
Serves on rehabilitation treatment team(s), including but not limited to attending team meetings, attending conferences, etc.
Attends departmental meetings for program development and establishing effective systems of operations team enhancement.
Attends training or seminars on a yearly basis to update knowledge and skills.
Completes all mandatory training offered by CCS.
Collaborates with physicians, staff, professionals/paraprofessionals, consultants, families, and community resources as needed to ensure effectiveness of occupational therapy program.
Provides/Participates in in-service programs in areas of expertise for OT and all of CCS staff as requested.
Participates in maintenance of targeted departmental budget and monitoring of equipment.
Adheres to Service Monitoring System (SMS) standards for department, accreditation and licensure standards, and ethics of confidentiality.
Performs other related duties and activities as required.
Directs and supervises assigned staff, including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training.
Makes decisions on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions.
Resolves employee problems within position responsibilities.