Occupational Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)-accredited school of occupational therapy.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Level II fieldwork in hands.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification.
• At least two years of experience applying custom splinting in pre- and post-operative orthopedic care.
• At least two years of experience in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stay current with occupational therapy research and use evidence-based practice, incorporating research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources, centers, and patients.
• Collaborate with referring physicians to set objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency, and duration of occupational therapy.
• Follow the applicable state Practice Act and laws governing occupational therapy practice and supervision.
• With approval from the manager and referring physicians, participate in designing and implementing new programs or procedures in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient in compliance with state rules and federal regulations.
• Provide comprehensive, individualized treatment programs and complete patient-care responsibilities and documentation in an appropriate and timely manner.

Benefits

• Free in-person and online continuing education units.
• Access to a nationwide professional support network.
• Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
• Opportunity to work with varied team sizes, patient populations, and specialties.