About this role
Occupational Therapist
Position: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday with rotating weekend
Shift Options Available: 5-8s OR 4-10s
Benefits:
* Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. * Future Security: 401(k) with matching * Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future. * Educational Tuition Assistance * Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication. * Paid Time Off * Life Insurance
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.
Essential Functions
* Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly. * Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants. * Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session. * Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician. * Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care. * Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs. * Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment. * Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices. * Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Maintains regular and reliable attendance. * Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
* 1-3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required * Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions. * Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans. * Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members. * Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity. * Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices. * Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards. * Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
Licenses and Certifications
* OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered issued by the state regulatory board required * BCLS - Basic Life Support required
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