Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

TOC - 3.1

Tallahassee, FL Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Treatment plan development Patient assessment Decision making Patient care Patient treatment Delegation Patient transport Full Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Facilitates and implements current therapy treatments Maintains evaluation of patient status at appropriate intervals, assessing patient problems and altering treatment plan, as needed Provides accurate, concise and professional documentation in a timely manner, as required Submits progress/discharge reports to physicians and other referral sources on a regular basis Collaborates with patient, caregivers, family members, physicians and other health care professionals in planning discharge from rehabilitation services Directs and follows through on treatment responsibilities delegated to other personnel Provides education appropriate to patient's level of understanding regarding evaluation, treatment and self-responsibility Instructs in home treatment program to facilitate rehabilitation and promotes independence in care as appropriate Responds to mail, messages and phone calls in a timely manner Attends regularly scheduled department meetings Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as deemed appropriate to ensure the success of the PT program at

TOC GENERAL COMPENTENCIES DESIRED

Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians Must have the ability to promote favorable company image with patients, physicians and the general public Must be dependable and able to make appropriate decisions in order to plan and carry out treatment program to meet the individual needs of the patient Must be able to effectively assess and treat patients with appropriate scheduling and planning Strong communication and customer service skills, maintaining effective relationships Effective problem solving skills with the ability to follow through Strong organizational skills with the ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines and multi task Must be able to function independently with minimum supervision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, twist and reach Must be able to lift/carry (including moving equipment) up to 50 pounds Must be able to transfer patients safely Must have visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer, telephone and other office equipment Normal office environment and occasional stress from balancing workload and multiple tasks

CREDENTIALS DESIRED MS

from an occupational therapy accredited education program or Doctoral in Physical Therapy from an accredited education program (DPT) Valid Florida license (or eligible)

HOURS:

Monday- Thursday 7am- 6pm Friday 7am-4pm Orthopaedic Solutions Management is a Drug Free Workplace We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. As part of this commitment, we operate as a drug-free workplace. All candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug screening and/or be subject to random drug testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.