Relief Occupational Therapist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Roanoke, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position establishes skilled Occupational Therapy (OT) treatment plans for residents and conducts skilled OT services. This includes, but is not limited to, physical agent modalities, therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, ADL training, positioning, and the use of orthopedic and adaptive equipment. The therapist will pass residents on to therapy assistants for treatment and will supervise and collaborate with assistants on an ongoing basis throughout the treatment duration. The role also involves completing all required documentation in accordance with departmental, agency, and state policies, including documentation related to Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement. Assessments must be completed within established timeframes, and cost information must be forwarded to the appropriate sources in a timely manner. Additionally, the position provides training for OT-related services implemented by non-OT staff and in-service training to departmental staff on topics relevant to departmental goals. The therapist will review medical records, gather assessment information through interviews, and complete initial evaluations and subsequent re-certifications as needed. The role requires attending department and other meetings, potentially conducting department meetings, and completing ancillary documentation and communication. Safety rules and regulations must be followed, and appropriate corrective action recommended when violations are observed. The therapist will maintain clean and safe environments, ensure fall prevention devices/care plans are followed, and recommend the purchase of new equipment. The OT, personal office space, and equipment must be maintained in a safe and clean manner. The therapist may serve on committees as designated by the supervisor, complete special projects, and perform 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 in a professional manner with clients, staff, families, and community personnel.
Ability to use Computer application software.
Ability to lead and coordinate work of the rehab department, and cross-functional departments as needed.
Must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Must complete two TB Skin Tests.

Nice To Haves

None.

Responsibilities

Establishes skilled OT treatment plans for residents.
Conducts skilled OT services including physical agent modalities, therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, ADL training, positioning, and use of orthopedic and adaptive equipment.
Passes residents on to therapy assistants for treatment.
Supervises and collaborates with therapy assistants on an ongoing basis.
Completes all required documentation in accordance with departmental, agency, and state policies.
Completes all required documentation related to Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.
Ensures assessments are completed within established timeframes.
Ensures cost information is forwarded to the appropriate sources in a timely manner.
Provides training for OT related services implemented by non-OT staff.
Provides in-service training to departmental staff on topics relevant to departmental goals.
Attends and successfully completes all mandatory training.
Reviews medical records to collect relevant assessment data.
Gathers additional assessment information through interviews of client, staff, and family.
Completes initial evaluation and subsequent re-certifications as needed.
Attends department and other meetings.
May conduct department meetings as assigned.
Completes ancillary documentation and communication.
Follows all safety rules and regulations.
Initiates and recommends appropriate corrective action for violations.
Maintains clean and safe environments and orderly work areas.
Ensures fall prevention devices/care plans are followed and interventions are in place.
Recommends purchase of new equipment.
Maintains OT, personal office space, and equipment in a safe and clean manner.
Serves on committees as designated by supervisor.
Completes special projects as instructed and assigned.
Performs other duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.