Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient Therapy

About the role

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages, serving as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient transfers safely and demonstrating proper body mechanics.
• Designing individualized care plans with goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge strategies.
• Educating patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers using effective methods.
• Evaluating clinical findings to determine diagnoses and treatment outcomes.
• Conducting examinations, screening patients, and adjusting therapy based on responses.
• Utilizing support personnel ethically and monitoring their care.
• Documenting evaluations, care plans, and patient progress according to policy.
• Evaluating upper extremity impairments, performing objective testing, and completing treatments such as ultrasound and fluidotherapy.
• Communicating progress and recommendations with referring providers.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) with valid licensure in the relevant state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
• Ability to perform patient transfers, evaluate clinical findings, and educate effectively.
• Knowledge of therapy procedures, documentation standards, and ethical guidelines.