Occupational Therapist - $7,500 Sign-on Bonus

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist develops and provides occupational therapy services to referred patients and serves as a patient advocate in the Therapy Department.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and develop treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Evaluate patients within 72 hours of physician referral.
• Supervise rehabilitation technicians and COTAs in direct patient care and patient-related activities.
• Treat patients according to treatment plans approved by the attending physician.
• Provide evidence-based treatments and monitor progress to all patients on OT caseload.
• Communicate with the Director of Rehabilitation, physicians, and other team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Participate as necessary in patient care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Document treatment and outcomes on a daily basis according to accepted regulatory, corporate, and professional guidelines.
• Complete all required patient care documentation to accepted regulatory, corporate, and professional guidelines in a timely manner.
• Perform department audits to ensure quality patient care.
• Participate in In-Service Training Programs with staff to achieve a high standard of care by all staff.
• Record daily treatments and charges with respect to department policy.
• Establish and instruct caregivers and patients in patient-specific maintenance programs, DME, and safety.
• Participate in discharge planning and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate independence.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for affiliating Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant schools.
• Communicate and coordinate clinical services department functions with other departments to achieve cohesion and effectiveness.
• Communicate with the Director of Rehabilitation regarding department programs, goals, objectives, problems, and successes.
• Comply with state regulations and national standards as they apply to the practice of Occupational Therapy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Occupational Therapy equipment utilized in different procedures, for example, ultrasound, e-stim, etc.
• Utilize resources appropriately and use/maintain equipment to prolong working life.
• Adhere to department productivity standards.
• Communicate with COTAs daily regarding patient goals, outcomes, and plan of care.
• Communicate with the physician regarding patient status (i.e., weight-bearing) and activity level.
• Provide quality customer service to patients, family members, and staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the medically complex patient and provide appropriate interventions based on the diagnosis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate of a bachelor's level program in Occupational Therapy.

Masters or Doctorate degree preferred

Experience:

Minimum of one year working with the acute adult population preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Licensed by the state of practice in Occupational Therapy

Certified in AHA BLS

Maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility, or obtain within thirty 90 days