Senior Occupational Therapist (OT)

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Rehab in the efficient Clinical management of rehabilitation services in their assigned account(s).
• Aids in the integration of rehabilitation services in all settings.
• Affirms the need for and makes referrals to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patients.
• Develops, implements, and delivers therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Identifies the need for and makes referrals to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patients.
• Directs activities to promote and maintain health.
• Supports the delivery of the highest standard and quality of rehabilitation services.
• Aids in the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
• Aids in clinically managing Powerback Rehabilitation personnel and consultants within facility or home care contracts.
• Continues direct patient care.
• Supports the delivery of the highest standard of rehabilitation services through appropriate utilization of resources, the promotion of clinical programs, and staff development in collaboration with licensed therapists, the Clinical Operations Area Director, and Regional Clinical Director.
• Aids in the clinical management of the rehabilitation department, including oversight related to case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification is overseen by a licensed therapist.
• Aids in ensuring practice act compliance.
• Attends facility meetings and is responsible for information sharing at facility meetings at the DOR's direction.
• Recognized as "go to person" from a clinical standpoint in the gym.
• Aids in clinical development and growth of therapy staff in their own or other disciplines.
• Aids in identifying areas of opportunity for clinical growth for the discipline or department in collaboration with the Director of Rehab and Regional Clinical Director.
• Aids the Director of Rehab in developing clinical excellence to support customer service.
• Aids the Director of Rehab in promoting good team work, company culture, and diversity within the rehab gym.
• Aids in developing, coordinating, and utilizing student and mentor programs.
• Aids the Director of Rehab in efficient scheduling of the rehab gym.
• Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants or Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licenses, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure and professional standards.
• Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
• Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Consults and collaborates with other members of the health care team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the individual patient.
• Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in treatment techniques and objectives, consistent with the patient's course of treatment or those in common to the site of service.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
• Initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• A valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.
• A thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing is required.
• Prefer a minimum of four years of experience, preferably in LTC.