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Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, administers and directs the administration of therapeutic procedures utilized in rehabilitation med as prescribed by a referring physician; establishes goals of Occupational therapy, and re-assess patient's progress at regular timely interval, supporting findings with written documentation. Collaborates with inter-disciplinary team to improve patients' outcomes, while respecting patients privacy and rights.

Essential Functions

• Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration.

• Communicates appropriate information to lead staff member, supervisor, manager or director in a timely manner.

• Maintains a clear, neat and safe environment for patients and staff.

• Provides clear, consistent and legible documentation.

• Demonstrates population appropriate competencies for all relevant patient populations.

• Accurately performs a complete occupational therapy evaluation and documents.

• Completely develops a comprehensive, precise and well documented treatment plan that can be administered by other OT's or COTA's.

• Appropriately administers safe and effective treatment with corresponding documentation.

• Carefully re-assesses plan of care in appropriate time frame. Changes made as needed.

• Safely operates all treatment equipment.

• Establishes priorities for maximizing productively.

• Accurately and legibly reflects billing in documentation.

• Participates in orienting new staff. Serves as a mentor to students.

• Accurately collects improvement performance data as directed.

• Actively participates in the development and implementation of process improvements.

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree graduate of accredited OT program required

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred

• 2-4 years experience in Occupational Therapy preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth understanding of therapeutic procedures and rehabilitation medicine to evaluate and administer effective treatments.

• Ability to assess patients’ conditions and establish appropriate occupational therapy goals.

• Strong skills in documenting patient progress and therapeutic outcomes accurately.

• Ability to work effectively with an inter-disciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.

• Knowledge of patient privacy regulations and a commitment to upholding patient rights.

• Expertise in various rehabilitation techniques and adaptive equipment.

• Ability to analyze patient progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

• Skill in identifying challenges and developing effective solutions for patient care.

• A caring attitude to provide support and encouragement to patients during their rehabilitation journey.

Licenses and Certifications

• OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered Valid State Specific OT license required

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Current American Heart Association BLS preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.