Therapy - OT

Therapy - OT

Profession: Rehabilitation Therapy

Specialty: Occupational Therapist

Duration: 14 weeks

Shift: 5x8 days

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Occupational Therapist License required

Certifications:

• Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Must-Have: Experience in hand therapy; familiarity with custom hand splints; certification in hand therapy preferred but not required.

Description:The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients.The therapist works with an interdisciplinary team contributing to patient goal development and care planning.They will identify barriers to discharge and provide patient-centered care.Education of the patient and family on treatment procedures, assistive devices, and home programs is essential.The therapist selects and performs evaluation and treatment methods suitable for the patient's age, diagnosis, and symptoms.They will document patient information per charting and review standards.Orienting patients and families to the purpose and procedures of therapy evaluation and treatment is required.The therapist coordinates treatment schedules with other disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures.Monitoring program effectiveness and outcomes will be part of their responsibilities.Performing pain assessments and taking appropriate action according to standard operating procedures is expected.The therapist must obtain and document all pertinent patient information, including precautions and initial plans of care.Participation in the development and documentation of discharge plans with the interdisciplinary team is required.Identifying significant changes in the patient's condition and taking appropriate actions is vital.Providing clinical supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants in collaboration with state licensure and care delivery standards is necessary.Other duties may be assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department.