Relief Occupational Therapist

DHRM•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

The Relief Occupational Therapist establishes skilled occupational therapy treatment plans and provides skilled OT services to residents. Services may include physical agent modalities, therapeutic exercise and activities, activities of daily living training, positioning, and use of orthopedic and adaptive equipment. The therapist may transition residents to therapy assistants for treatment and supervises and collaborates with assistants throughout treatment. The role includes completing assessments, evaluations, re-certifications, and documentation in accordance with departmental, agency, state, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement policies and timelines. The therapist reviews medical records and gathers assessment information through interviews with clients, staff, and family members as assigned. The position also provides training on OT-related services and in-service training to departmental staff, attends required training and meetings, and may conduct department meetings. The therapist follows safety rules, supports fall-prevention plans and interventions, maintains clean and safe work areas and equipment, recommends equipment purchases, serves on designated committees, and completes assigned projects and other duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Requirements

Knowledge of occupational therapy and developmental disabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to interact professionally with clients, staff, families, and community personnel.
Ability to use computer application software.
Ability to lead and coordinate the work of the rehabilitation department and cross-functional departments as needed.

Responsibilities

Establish skilled occupational therapy treatment plans for residents.
Provide skilled OT services, including physical agent modalities, therapeutic exercise and activities, ADL training, positioning, and use of orthopedic and adaptive equipment.
Pass residents to therapy assistants for treatment and supervise and collaborate with assistants throughout treatment.
Complete required documentation, including documentation related to Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, in accordance with applicable policies.
Ensure assessments are completed within established timeframes and forward cost information to appropriate sources promptly.
Provide training for OT-related services implemented by non-OT staff and in-service training to departmental staff as assigned or necessary.
Attend and successfully complete mandatory training.
Review medical records and gather assessment information through interviews with clients, staff, and family members as assigned.
Complete initial evaluations and subsequent re-certifications as needed.
Attend department and other meetings; conduct department meetings as assigned and complete related documentation and communication.
Follow safety rules and regulations and recommend corrective action when violations are observed.
Maintain clean and safe environments and orderly work areas; ensure fall-prevention devices, care plans, and interventions are followed and in place.
Recommend purchases of new equipment and maintain OT equipment and personal office space in a safe, clean manner.
Serve on designated committees and complete assigned special projects and other duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.