Occupational Therapist

About the Role

Responsible for delivering outstanding occupational therapy service, including evidence-based patient care and patient engagement at both individual and departmental levels.

Key performance indicators:

• Net Promoter Score – 85 or greater
• % Arrival – 88% or greater
• Visits Per New Patient – 20
• Visits Per Clinical Hour – 1.32
• Procedures Per Visit – 2.9 or greater
• Procedures Per Clinical Hour – 4.1 or greater

Organizational Values

• Initiative: Self-starter who consistently meets job expectations without reminders. Proactively finds solutions or seeks assistance when necessary. Continuously looks for ways to enhance patient outcomes and experiences.
• Communication: Actively listens and shares information clearly and collaboratively. Shares thoughts and concerns with respect and empathy, fostering an environment where every team member feels heard and valued. Transparent and clear with feedback.
• Lifelong Learner: Continuously seeks growth and development opportunities. Stays current with industry advancements. Embraces feedback and applies new insights to enhance patient care and team performance. Values curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence.
• Loyalty: Offers constructive feedback, avoids disparaging remarks, and contributes to the team. Works collaboratively with others.
• Good Vibes: Committed to working and learning together, showing kindness and support. Fosters a positive atmosphere that promotes team growth, community, and friendship.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinic care and occupational therapist duties in accordance with the needs of the clinic and patients.
• Promotes and utilizes appropriate patient care protocols relating to the physical, cognitive, neurologic, psychosocial, and functional needs of the patient population.
• Establishes occupational therapy interventions based on evaluation, examination, physician orders, and patient goals.
• Competently performs appropriate occupational therapy techniques and procedures.
• Ensures continuity of patient care through written and verbal communication with other healthcare professionals.
• Makes recommendations for needed patient care equipment prior to discharge and assists with acquisition as appropriate.
• Documents findings, patient progress, and all procedures performed within established time frames.
• Submits all patient billing at the end of each day.
• Instructs patients and family members in home programs.
• Demonstrates effective time management.
• Complies with quality improvement standards.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy.
• Current occupational therapy license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific/appropriate patient care.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.