Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Opening in Southern Missouri! Relo & Signing Incentives Offered!

Responsibilities

• Effectively screens/evaluates patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan 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 intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements
• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc
• Assesses patient's progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness
• Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements

Requirements

Licensed Occupational Therapist - This position is open to OTs at all experience levels