Therapy - OT

Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Profession: Occupational Therapist

Specialty: Long Term Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours, Monday to Friday

Experience: 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience required

License: Occupational Therapy license required

Must-Have: Long Term Care or Rehabilitation experience required

Description: Effectively screens and evaluates patients with cognitive and/or activities of daily living (ADL) physical functioning disorders. Develops appropriate plans of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards. Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions. Provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients. Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and the use of supportive and assistive devices. Assesses patient progress and adjusts treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements. Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness and modifies services based on patient evaluations and referrals. Provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders. Effectively communicates with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans. Provides comprehensive discharge summaries of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements. Documents all required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy. Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements. Participates in required meetings, including patient care conferences, utilization reviews, and rehabilitation meetings. Participates in facility and company required training, in-services, and conferences. Able to obtain any necessary durable medical equipment or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements. Able to supervise and support occupational therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students. Adheres to practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapist.