Registered Occupational Therapist - Fulltime

Job Summary

Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing, and administering occupational therapy treatment. Administers treatments and physical agent modalities to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

The physical therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (OTA, COTA, etc.) Ensures that patient documentation is accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire safety programs.

Committed to excellence through the continuous improvement of the quality of services delivered. Creates and maintains a culture to continuously improve patient and employee satisfaction. Job Description

• Directs all treatment for patients that receive occupational therapy and supervises department licensed and certified staff, including occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, and/or supporting staff.
• Evaluates and creates a written Plan of Care (POC) that meets the patient’s needs.
• Provides treatment to physical therapy patients that are referred to occupational therapy in all populations: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Follows the payor source guidelines to ensure proper billing of each payor source.
• Manages the POC and its goals to meet the individual’s needs.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the development of the POC.
• Educates patient, family, and caregivers about the POC to increase patient outcomes and achieve their goals and success in therapy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical modalities: benefits, precautions, and contraindications for use on patients.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly, requests education about new equipment.
• Interacts professionally with Interdisciplinary Team and Colleagues to create teamwork to increase patient outcomes.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, nursing staff, supportive staff, and administrative team.
• Follows hospital policies to ensure safety to patients.
• Maintains records pertinent to the operation of the department.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, to be organized and to function under stressful situations.
• Assists with all other duties as assigned by manager and hospital management to include but not limited to housekeeping, clerical, maintenance, etc. Occupational Therapist Job Description Continued Regulatory Requirements:
• Current State Occupational Therapy Licensure, graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy with a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate’s degree.
• Current BCLS (CPR) certification. Language Skills:
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills. Skills:
• Basic computer knowledge
• Knowledge of physical medicine, physical agent modalities, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Knowledge of physical agent modalities operation, physical agent precautions and contraindications, maintenance, and safety of equipment.

BENEFITS

Medical, Vision and Dental Plan Group Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Retirement Plan Personal Paid Time Off Sick Pay