Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistThe staff occupational therapist is a position responsible for evaluating and treating patients in an effort to restore function after an injury, illness or developmental delay. This position is also responsible for documenting this treatment in order to ensure proper payment of such services.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum required.Credentials: License in the State of Nebraska to practice Occupational Therapy. BLS certification required. Driver's license required.Physical DemandsSit frequently.Stand/walk frequently.Lift waist to waist up to 50 pounds occasionally, floor to waist up to 50 pounds occasionally, and waist to overhead up to 15 pounds.Carry up to 20 pounds frequently.Bend, stoop and crouch frequently.Reach overhead frequently.Climb flight of 13 steps occasionally.Manual dexterity, visual acuity, eye/hand coordination within normal limits for age and gender.Essential FunctionsDemonstrates ability to evaluate patients of all ages and diagnoses. Is able to utilize this evaluation to create a treatment plan designed to prevent disability due an injury or illness.Demonstrates the ability to modify and update a treatment plan to help a patient obtain maximal improvement with therapy.Demonstrates the ability to recognize when a patient is ready for discharge and develops an appropriate discharge plan.Demonstrates the ability to complete all documentation accurately, completely, and timely per policy as required by Joint Commission, Medicare, Medicaid, the hospital, and any other industry regulating agency. This includes: evaluations, treatment session notes, progress reports, physician updates, discharge notes/information, Medicare paperwork, recertifications and any other piece of documentation requested by the previous stated agencies.Demonstrates the ability to manage a caseload consistent with industry, hospital and departmental standards.Demonstrates the desire to maximize his or her ability to treat patients with the most up to date techniques and principles by regularly attending education courses, seminars, and webinars or by attending continuing education courses on a regular basis.Demonstrates ability to attend all mandatory meetings and complete all competencies set by the hospital and department director within associated timeframes. Demonstrates ability to mentor students and complete the necessary paperwork associated with having a student.Demonstrates the ability to complete all aspects of occupational therapy in the following settings when applied and/or assigned: inpatient, outpatient, and school settings. Also responsible for working weekends and holidays as scheduled.Demonstrates the ability to adhere to rehabilitation billing regulations, productivity targets, progress guidelines as well as any other guidelines that govern the standard of care. Also understands responsibility to market themselves and our services to any potential patients and referral sources through formal and informal methods.