Occupational Therapist - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About Concept Rehab

As a company owned and operated by therapists for over 40 years, Concept Rehab offers therapists the opportunity for meaningful work and professional growth in a supportive, dynamic environment. Members of our growing team make a daily difference for patients, families, and the facilities we serve, while enjoying access to ongoing education, resources and support so that employees can thrive as we set the standard of excellence in rehabilitative care.

If this describes you and your professional goals, we would love to have you join our team!

The Occupational Therapist provides competent, courteous and respectful evaluation, treatment and supervision of patients for difficulties with mobility, cognition, function, strength, positioning and the patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living in accordance with AOTA scope of practice and respective licensure laws; communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains impeccable, professional documentation of services in the medical record. The OT conducts in-services and training for patient caregivers and facility staff on an ongoing basis with regards to restorative and functional maintenance programs as well as areas of clinical care. The OT reports to the Therapy Program Manager and ultimately to the Director of Operations. CRI’s OTs model and promote competent, courteous and professional services to internal and external customers to develop and maintain a competitive advantage. CRI OTs maintain career development through continuing education and training opportunities and networking. The successful candidate will have a passion for demonstrating the CRI values of Commitment, Respect and Integrity in providing therapy to patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Evaluate Patients for rehabilitation services within 24 to 48 hours of physician’s orders.
• Develop effective treatment plans.
• Treat patients according to the treatment plan of care.
• Supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant in the delivery of clinical services and interactions with other staff, patients and family members.
• Communicate with physicians, clinical managers and other health team members, patients, family and facility staff regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Participate in patient Plan of Care Meetings and Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.
• Achieve or exceed the minimum productivity standard established by CRI.
• Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.
• Record treatment notes, progress notes, provide objective input for discharge summaries, and complete daily billing of services per policy and procedure.
• Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance programs.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Recommend any needed equipment to the appropriate facility personnel which would serve to facilitate improved delivery of clinical services.
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Act as a clinical supervisor for affiliating Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs for area universities and colleges.
• Comply with the Occupational Therapy Licensure and Certification Standards.
• Periodically work beyond usual working hours as needed for facility emergencies, meetings and holidays.
• Consistently portray the mission, vision, core values, cornerstones and professional image of Concept Rehab, exercise good judgment in the performance of the job.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strong relationship skills. Strong interpersonal skills. High emotional intelligence. Outstanding oral and written communications. Problem-solving, analytical and critical evaluation skills. Technology skills. Cultural awareness. Ethical practice. Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion. Maintain Confidentiality.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S., Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed in the state(s) where services are being provided as an Occupational Therapist.