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Occupational Therapist- PRN
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$83,275 / year median in Tennessee
-6% projected decline
Job Description
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Ability to manage multiple patients, administer appropriate modalities and treatments including manual therapy techniques, orthopedic splinting and appropriate therapeutic exercise prescription Accurate and timely documentation and billing to support reimbursement for treatment interventions Provide home education materials to all patients through practice preferred software Follow the established plan of care for each patient on assigned caseload Communicate with treating full-time therapist any changes in patient status and suggested adjustments to the established plan of care Strive to meet company productivity standards for cancellation and no-show rates Strive to meet company standards for appropriate units of service per visit Maintain current Occupational Therapist licensure in the state of Tennessee and meet licensure requirements for continuing education hours Supervise assignedTherapy Technician:
Ensure assigned Technician arrives at work on time and prepared to work Alert Clinic Manager when the daily schedule does not require assigned Technician to work their normal schedule Alert Clinic Manager about any issues related to Technician's ability to assist patient care in a safe and appropriate manner Timely communication of any changes in availability and reply to requests for coverage to managementKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral level degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university required Minimum two years' experience in a physician office or orthopedic setting (new graduates must demonstrate superior ability to perform through a clinical affiliation or by other comparable means) Current Occupational Therapy license in the state of Tennessee Training and experience in orthopedic care, splinting and manual therapy preferred Firm command of therapy payer-specific billing issues and documentation standards Firm command of MS Office Suite, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Practice Management (PM) and other key applications Able to maintain company legal and professional confidentiality requirements across employees, patients, and clients Neat, professional appearance We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance