Occupational Therapist - JPS Main (Acute) - Days

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and executes Occupational Therapy plan of care for patients in order to prevent illness and disability and restore function following an injury or illness. This role helps patients reach their maximum functional levels by utilizing techniques to improve physical health, prevocational skills, homemaking skills, activities of daily living, educational, recreational, and social activities. It also addresses associated sensorimotor, cognitive and psychosocial components. The therapist participates in professional development and continuing education to ensure compliance with licensure laws and performs related tasks as needed to ensure effective delivery of Occupational Therapy Services.

Requirements

Master’s Science degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University OR Bachelor’s Science degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University.
Current licensure by Texas Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
3 plus years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist.

Nice To Haves

1 plus years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations of patients referred by physicians and licensed providers, including assessment of ADL/IADL performance, functional mobility, upper extremity function, cognition, perception, and psychosocial status.
Develops and implements evidence-based plans of care consistent with physician orders, patient goals, and payer requirements.
Provides skilled interventions including ADL retraining, therapeutic exercise and activity, neuromuscular re-education, cognitive rehabilitation, splinting/orthotic fabrication, adaptive equipment training, and energy conservation techniques.
Modifies treatment plans based on patient response, changes in medical status, and progress toward goals.
Completes timely, accurate documentation of evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, recertifications, and discharge summaries in the electronic health record per regulatory, payer, and organizational standards.
Documents medical necessity and skilled need to support reimbursement (Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payers).
Enters charges accurately and in accordance with CPT coding and billing compliance requirements.
Maintains compliance with state practice act, licensure requirements, Joint Commission/DNV standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and organizational policies.
Provides patient, family, and caregiver education and training to support carryover and safe discharge.
Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs), rehab technicians, and students in accordance with state practice act and accreditation standards.
Serves as clinical instructor for OT/OTA students as assigned.