Occupational Therapist FT

About the Role

Uses an evidence-based approach to evaluate persons with acquired brain injury and develop an individualized plan of care to reduce impairment, restore function, and increase meaningful participation in life roles. Provides direct occupational therapy services to patients per the plan of care, modifies the plan based on assessment of patient changes, and documents services accurately. Collaborates as part of an intra-disciplinary team to facilitate patient rehabilitation and recovery, as well as provide education and training to care partners.

Responsibilities

• Administers and interprets appropriate occupational therapy evaluation procedures and best practice outcome measures for individual patient need.
• Analyzes evaluation information to formulate an individualized occupational therapy plan of care, including assessment, problem list, interventions, recommended frequency and duration of OT services, pertinent goals, and discharge planning to maximize a patient’s mobility and function.
• Ensures goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound for individual patient need.
• Plans and delivers evidence-based intervention based on evaluation and plan of care.
• Exercises sound clinical decision-making and maintains patient safety when planning and evaluating the patient’s response to treatment and evaluation.
• Performs patient, family, and/or care-partner education and training on OT diagnoses, prognosis, ADL/self-care, and other needs, including performance of home evaluations.
• Supervises and directs rehab techs as needed.
• Consults with and refers to external medical practitioners when needed, in collaboration with the medical director.
• Uses evaluation and treatment findings to determine appropriate discharge planning needs.
• Evaluates need for adaptive and/or durable medical equipment/bracing/splinting and completes justification for ordering in a timely manner.
• Completes all required occupational therapy documentation and billing in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs) and rehab techs, providing consistent communication and consultation about the OT plan of care and subsequent changes.
• Assists with staff education, training, and competencies as appropriate within licensure.
• Participates in individualized patient planning meetings and team rounds as warranted by patient need and determined by the treatment team.
• Participates in intra-departmental staff meetings and intra-discipline/department committee assignments.
• Acts as a positive and collaborative member of the Moody interdisciplinary team and inter-program team to ensure patient-centered care.
• Adheres to professional behaviors, expectations, Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, all Moody Policies and Procedures, and rules and ethics of licensure.
• Reports employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, concerns about abuse or neglect, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
• Actively participates in center-wide initiatives and staff training that affect occupational therapy practice and scope.
• Participates in education programs by teaching and/or supervising students based on clinician experience and organizational need.
• Participates in research projects as warranted by departmental and/or organizational needs.
• Performs other duties as required or requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or doctorate degree from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Successful completion of NBCOT examination; hold a current license/registration to practice Occupational Therapy in Texas or be eligible for Texas licensure.
• General knowledge of computers.
• Competency in time management, organization, and planning to manage and maintain the demands of patient care caseload and corresponding job responsibilities.
• Takes initiative for personal and clinical growth via opportunities for continuing education and maintaining licensure and certification.
• Collaborates with department, clinical team, and organizational support structure and adapts to changing work demands and environment.
• Demonstrates NCI abilities and knowledge by successfully passing courses and maintains refresher courses; ability to implement the knowledge with patients as needed.
• Maintains CPR certification by successfully passing courses and refresher courses as needed per policy.
• Lifting requirements: Independently lift up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing direct service to adults with acquired brain injury (ABI).