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

Nexus Health Systems