Occupational Therapist (OT) - Rehab (Days)

Location - Lewistown, MO

**Occupational Therapist Job Duties:**

- Screen and evaluate patients who have problems with thinking, daily activities, or physical abilities. Create a care plan that follows rules and practices.

- Use tests and proven methods to help with treatment.

- Provide necessary therapy to patients with thinking and daily activity issues, following all required rules and standards.

- Perform different rehabilitation activities, such as helping patients with daily tasks, exercises, using devices, and other therapeutic activities.

- Check how well patients are doing and change treatments if needed, keeping records according to rules.

- Look at the treatment results to see if they work well. Change services based on patient evaluations and refer them if needed.

- Offer advice and support to patients and their families or caregivers about physical issues.

- Communicate well with supervisors and other health team members about patient progress, challenges, and treatment plans.

- Provide a complete summary of services given to patients when they finish treatment, following all requirements.

- Write down all necessary information in the electronic system and keep patient records according to company rules.

- Record the time spent on treatments according to all rules and requirements.

- Attend required meetings like patient care reviews and rehabilitation meetings.

- Participate in mandatory training and conferences.

- Get any needed equipment or supplies following the rules.

- Supervise and support occupational therapy assistants, rehab aides, and students.

- Follow the required ethical and professional standards in practice.

**Requirements:**

- 1 year of experience in Occupational Therapy is required.
- Experience in Long-Term Care or Rehabilitation is required.
- An Occupational Therapy license is required.
- Must submit the application at the posted pay rate; if you ask for a higher rate, you may be redirected.

**State License Requirements:**

- For Missouri: Compact License is allowed.