Occupational Therapist

About Us

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery ; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own. Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist helps patients improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily lives and working environments. The OT will be able to treat complex upper extremity diagnosis including tendon repairs, fractures, and wound care along with performing custom orthosis fabrication. The OT will assist patients to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills with the goal of guiding clients to resume independent, productive, and satisfying lives. The OT must also assess and record patient activities and progress while maintaining accurate records for evaluating patients, billing, and reporting to physicians.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by developing a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
• Interpret prescriptions, perform an initial evaluation, and establish a treatment plan with functional goals updating them throughout the continuum of care.
• Perform custom orthosis fabrication and training to patient.
• Periodic and timely written communication to physicians and/or case managers.
• Determine appropriate discharge management and patient follow-up.
• Maintain compliance with all HIPAA, PHI and OSHA rules and regulations.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as required
• Responsible for continuing to establish and develop professional relationships with Athletico’s valued referral sources.
• Promote health and wellness in the professional and community organizations.
• Accompany patients to their physician visits
• Shadowing physicians in clinic and/or surgery

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctorate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Current Professional licensure as an Occupational Therapist
• Meet licensure requirement for the state(s) in which they practice
• 2 years of Hand Therapy Experience required

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Energetic and a team player
• Able to demonstrate compassion toward patients
• Service oriented
• Language Skills Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
• Physical Demands Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)

Benefits

• Yearly Continuing Education Allowance
• Access to MedBridge and Athletico University
• An additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education
• Strategic Mentorship programs
• Leadership programs
• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
• 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!)
• Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)

Salary Information

Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time. Minimum Salary/Wage USD $74,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary/Wage USD$ 100,000.00 Yr.