Licensed Occupational Therapist

Arrowhead Orthopaedics•Hemet, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist will provide all responsibilities necessary for the successful operation of the Physical Therapy Department for Arrowhead Orthopaedics. This role requires sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs and preferences, aiming to provide the finest Orthopaedic care possible. The position requires approximately forty hours per week with flexibility for additional hours as needed, not exceeding five days per week. A working knowledge of computers and the ability to learn office software programs are essential. The hours, pay scale, and benefits will be defined as agreed upon.

Requirements

PT/OT license and CPR certification required.
Skill in operating a computer as well as software programs, preferably Outlook and an Electronic Medical Record system.
Proper phone etiquette and professional communication skills are required.
Upper Extremity Experience
Requires sitting and walking, with daily stooping, reaching, and bending.
Lifting up to thirty pounds.
Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone and personal communication.
Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboards and other office equipment.
Required to submit and obtain a negative result in the pre-employment drug screening.
Ability to pass a background check.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with applicable federal requirements.

Nice To Haves

CHT Experience

Responsibilities

Identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives.
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories.
Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
Documents patient care services in electronic medical record system.
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
Attend to the therapy needs of patients as scheduled.
Perform 2-3 procedures and 1-2 modalities per patient whenever called for and if possible. Lower levels of performance could result in an increased patient load.
Complete all PT/OT evaluations and daily notes within 2 working days.
Complete EEFs, and DASH, and cosign’s within 2 working days.
Complete Discharge (DC) list monthly
Maintain full compliance with CMS-Medicare regulations, and other regulations of third party payors.
Maintain complete documentation of services rendered, and communicate periodically with the billing staff to ensure the proper and timely billing of all services rendered.
Report to the Director of Physical Therapy and his/her assignees any progress, reports, requests, concerns, problems, and/or expectations in relation to the responsibilities of the position.
Interact with other office and clinical staff in the Practice in a collegial, professional manner.
Interact with Doctors, licensed physical therapists, students conducting internships, physical therapy aids, and patients, reflecting a commitment to quality care and customer satisfaction.