Occupational Therapist- Full or Part Time

Concept Rehab•Shelbina, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Concept Rehab, a therapist-owned and operated company for over 40 years, is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their supportive and dynamic team. The OT will provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and supervision for patients experiencing difficulties with mobility, cognition, function, strength, positioning, and activities of daily living, adhering to AOTA scope of practice and licensure laws. This role involves communication with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, maintaining meticulous documentation, and conducting in-services for patient caregivers and facility staff on restorative and functional maintenance programs. The OT reports to the Therapy Program Manager and Director of Operations, modeling Concept Rehab's values of Commitment, Respect, and Integrity. The successful candidate will be dedicated to career development through continuing education and training.

Requirements

B.S., Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
Licensed in the state(s) where services are being provided as an Occupational Therapist.
Strong relationship skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
High emotional intelligence.
Outstanding oral and written communications.
Problem-solving, analytical and critical evaluation skills.
Technology skills.
Cultural awareness.
Ethical practice.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Maintain Confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Provide competent, courteous, and respectful evaluation, treatment, and supervision of patients for difficulties with mobility, cognition, function, strength, positioning, and the patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living in accordance with AOTA scope of practice and respective licensure laws.
Communicate with families, physicians, and other health team members.
Maintain impeccable, professional documentation of services in the medical record.
Conduct in-services and training for patient caregivers and facility staff on an ongoing basis with regards to restorative and functional maintenance programs as well as areas of clinical care.
Model and promote competent, courteous, and professional services to internal and external customers.
Maintain career development through continuing education and training opportunities and networking.
Evaluate Patients for rehabilitation services within 24 to 48 hours of physician’s orders.
Develop effective treatment plans.
Treat patients according to the treatment plan of care.
Supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant in the delivery of clinical services and interactions with other staff, patients and family members.
Communicate with physicians, clinical managers and other health team members, patients, family and facility staff regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
Participate in patient Plan of Care Meetings and Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.
Achieve or exceed the minimum productivity standard established by CRI.
Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.
Record treatment notes, progress notes, provide objective input for discharge summaries, and complete daily billing of services per policy and procedure.
Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance programs.
Participate in discharge planning.
Recommend any needed equipment to the appropriate facility personnel which would serve to facilitate improved delivery of clinical services.
Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel.
Act as a clinical supervisor for affiliating Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs for area universities and colleges.
Comply with the Occupational Therapy Licensure and Certification Standards.
Consistently portray the mission, vision, core values, cornerstones and professional image of Concept Rehab, exercise good judgment in the performance of the job.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.