Occupational Therapist

Reliant Rehabilitation•Cedar Falls, IA

13d•$55 - $65

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist delivers occupational therapy services in alignment with occupational therapy principles and practices and Reliant Rehabilitation’s standards. The role involves fostering positive relationships with clients and facilities while providing high-quality care, including patient screening and evaluation, treatment-plan development and implementation, discharge planning, supervision of assistants and rehabilitation technicians, and case management. The therapist is expected to uphold professional conduct reflecting Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to excellence and comply with applicable state and federal regulations. The therapist enhances patients’ functional abilities through direct care, oversight, and coordination of occupational therapy services. They provide clinical supervision and consultation to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), and supervise COTAs and rehabilitation technicians during individual and group therapy sessions. The position also contributes to a strong occupational therapy program, develops clinical and professional competencies, stays current with the field, applies relevant billing models and treatment guidelines, and follows infection-control and environmental-safety protocols.

Requirements

Graduated from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
Holds a current and valid state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English for effective communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

Enhance patients’ functional abilities through direct provision, oversight, and coordination of occupational therapy services.
Provide clinical supervision and consultation to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).
Supervise COTAs and Rehab Technicians during individual and group therapy sessions, ensuring effective resource utilization and skill development in accordance with State Practice Acts, OBRA, and company policies.
Contribute to the growth and sustainability of a strong occupational therapy program.
Advance clinical and professional competencies through collaboration, self-directed learning, and continuing education.
Maintain a valid state license and stay informed on developments in occupational therapy and healthcare.
Apply knowledge of relevant billing models and treatment guidelines to deliver care that meets clinical standards and achieves appropriate goals and outcomes.
Adhere to infection control and environmental safety protocols within the facility.
Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English for effective communication and documentation.
Provide patient screening and evaluation, develop and implement treatment plans, plan discharges, supervise assistants and rehabilitation technicians, and provide case management.
Foster positive relationships with clients and facilities and comply with applicable state and federal regulations.