Occupational Therapist for Physical Therapy Clinic

SYNERGY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS INC•La Mesa, CA

4d•$85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist performs evaluations and treatments in a physical therapy clinic, including objective measurements and participation in functional capacity examinations and work conditioning. The role manages patient care conferences and charts, supervises patient care and clinic flow, develops patient education, and works with physicians, nurse practitioners, patients, and referral sources. It also addresses quality-of-care and scheduling issues, supports clinical training, and meets with the Site Manager and administration to discuss progress and future goals.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree; a Master of Occupational Therapy is preferred.
Experience in orthopedic rehabilitation.
Active and current Occupational Therapy license.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2+ years of experience with hand and elbow.
Hand Therapist Certification, Physical Agent Modalities certification, or Certified Hand Therapist credential preferred.
Master of Occupational Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform occupational therapy evaluations and treatments.
Use the current electronic medical record (EMR) proficiently.
Perform objective measurements, including psychometric, isometric, and functional measurements.
Perform or participate in functional capacity examinations and work conditioning.
Conduct Patient Care Conferences (PCC) and maintain patient chart management.
Directly supervise patients in the conditioning program through an occupational therapy assistant and/or aide.
Supervise patient scheduling and patient flow.
Develop and maintain the patient education program.
Oversee and interact with physicians and nurse practitioners.
Provide motivation, education, guidance, and support to patients.
Resolve and maintain quality-of-care issues.
Manage treatment time and billing.
Address patient scheduling and patient flow issues.
Handle public relations and patient or referral-source dilemmas as they arise.
Assist with clinical training as necessary, including aide competency.
Schedule meetings as necessary with the Site Manager and administration to discuss progress and future goals.