Occupational Therapist - Rehab Services - Casual - Days

Best Care•Council Bluffs, IA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) facilitates development and rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program required.
Occupational Therapy (OT) license for work state required.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Requires knowledge of therapy as demonstrated by successful completion of accredited Therapy Program.
Requires skills in communication, both oral and written, time management and organization, personnel management.
Requires the ability to work independently, adapt to a changing environment, organize and work with a variable patient load.
Requires the ability to conduct patient teaching and in-service presentations.
Practices within standards of practice as outlined by professional organization and licensing body.
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Hearing, Seeing/Visual

Nice To Haves

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire

Responsibilities

Evaluate a wide variety of patient types and identify physical dysfunction and functional capabilities to facilitate appropriate treatment of patients.
Establish and implement patient focused treatment program with regular follow-up to achieve maximum functional improvement with efficiency.
Patient documentation is thorough and timely, enhancing communication and ensuring completion of Medical Record.
Provides patient education to facilitate patient rehabilitation.
Patient billing is appropriate and accurately reflects the services provided for each therapy session to reflect accurate billing of services.
Participates in the clinical instruction of students to facilitate their education and promote the profession and department.
Assists with program development, including department programs, when indicated to assist with the development of marketing strategies and provide input to the coordinators of these programs.
Demonstrates commitment to personal growth and clinical excellence.
Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of Treatment, as outlined in the Age Specific Criteria.
Demonstrates responsibility with all job related duties.
Attitude and communication approach reflects the core values of the Rehab department.