Occupational Therapist (OT)

About the Role

This position works in Outpatient, Inpatient, and Pediatric settings, providing professional patient care and practicing occupational therapy by evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting treatment. The role involves assessing, planning, and carrying out programs of purposeful activity designed to assist in the rehabilitation of medically necessary patients as prescribed by the physician.

Bases selection of activities on the physician's prescription, patient history, evaluation findings, experience, and patient interests. Plans and directs special diversional or educational events for patients. Instructs and collaborates with occupational therapy assistants regarding treatment procedures and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA/OTA) in carrying out an OT program or selected parts of it.

Completes all documentation and billing in a timely and acceptable manner. All care is provided in accordance with the philosophy and essential functions of the rehabilitation department, the Joint Commission, State Practice Acts, and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, implement, and document occupational therapy treatment for patients.
• Assess and carry out rehabilitation programs as prescribed by the physician.
• Plan and direct special diversional or educational events for patients.
• Instruct and collaborate with occupational therapy assistants on treatment procedures.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA/OTA) in carrying out OT programs.
• Complete all documentation and billing in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the standards set by the rehabilitation department, Joint Commission, State Practice Acts, and American Occupational Therapy Association.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree if graduated before 1/1/2002; Master’s degree required if graduated after 1/1/2002.
• International candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible to receive an Occupational Therapy license in the state where services will be provided within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must be certified in CPR or become certified within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must maintain all certifications and licensure according to expiration dates.
• American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred.
• If assigned to drive a company vehicle, a valid driver’s license is required.
• If assigned to drive a personal vehicle, proof of insurance is required in addition to a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Work experience preferred but not required, other than clinical experience within an educational training program.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds; 100 pounds with shared lifting.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work at other locations as assigned.