Occupational Therapist - $7,500 Sign-on Bonus

POSITION SUMMARY

Occupational Therapist develops and provides occupational therapy services to referred patients and serves as a patient advocate in the Therapy Department.

JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

 Evaluate and develops treatment plans for assigned patients.  Evaluate patients within 72 hours of physician referral.  Supervises rehabilitation technicians and COTAs in direct patient care and patient-related activities.  Treats patients according to treatment plans approved by the attending physician.  Provide evidence-based treatments and monitor progress to all patients on OT caseload.  Communicate with the Director of Rehabilitation, physicians, and other team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.  Participates as necessary in patient care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and other meetings as assigned.  Documents treatment and outcomes on a daily basis according to accepted regulatory, corporate, and professional guidelines.  Completes all required patient care documentation to accepted regulatory, corporate, and professional guidelines in a timely manner.  Performs department audits to ensure quality patient care  Participates in In-Service Training Programs with staff to achieve a high standard of care by all staff.  Records daily treatments and charges with respect to department policy.  Establishes and instructs caregivers and patients in patient-specific maintenance programs, DME, and safety.  Participates in discharge planning and completes appropriate paperwork.  Secures necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate independence.  Serves as a clinical preceptor for affiliating Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant schools.  Communicates and coordinates clinical services department functions with other departments to achieve cohesion and effectiveness.  Communicate with the Director of Rehabilitation regarding department programs, goals, objectives, problems, and successes.  Complies with state regulations and national standards as they apply to the practice of Occupational Therapy.  Demonstrates knowledge of Occupational Therapy equipment utilized in different procedures, for example, ultrasound, e-stim, etc.  Utilizes resources appropriately and uses/maintains equipment to prolong working life.  Adheres to department productivity standards.  Communicate with COTAs daily regarding patient goals, outcomes, and plan of care.  Communicate with the physician regarding patient status (i.e., weight-bearing) and activity level.  Provides quality customer service to patients, family members, and staff  Demonstrates knowledge of the medically complex patient and provides appropriate interventions based on the diagnosis.  Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

 Graduate of a bachelor's level program in Occupational Therapy.  Masters or Doctorate degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

 Minimum of one year working with the acute adult population preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

 Licensed by the state of practice in Occupational Therapy  Certified in AHA BLS  Maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility, or obtain within thirty 90 days