Description

Occupational Therapist - OT Needed

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
• Work today & get paid tomorrow with PayActiv
• Rewards & Recognition Program

Essential Functions:

1. Screens, evaluates, and treats Patients.
2. Evaluates Patient within one working day of physician referral.
3. Completes a comprehensive evaluation using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools and procedures.
4. Reviews patient records for current diagnoses, past medical history, precautions and contraindications
5. Establishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to move the patient toward his or her maximum level of independence and/or function
6. Supervises Occupational Therapist Assistants and Rehab Techs in direct Patient care and Patient-related activities in accordance with state practice act.
7. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings and treatment program to patients, family, and other team members.
8. Collaborates and supports plan of care as determined by the physician and healthcare team; treats patients accordingly as approved by the physician. Performs periodic re-evaluation of the patient as necessary and makes adjustments in the patients treatment program.

9. Maintains patient records that reflect patient treatment: (Evaluation, daily treatment record, physician update, patient care plan updates, discharge summaries, telephone orders, billing).
10. Communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding Patient progress, problems, and plans.
11. Participates as necessary in Patient care conferences and weekly rehabilitation and Care Coordination meetings.
12. Participates in in-service training programs.
13. Records clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional guidelines.
14. Completes all documentation per timeline outlined in department policy and as required to optimize patient care and flow. Maintains supervisory oversight for documentation completed by Occupational Therapy Assistant(s).
15. Records daily treatments and labor per department and company procedures.
16. Establishes and instructs caregivers in Patient specific maintenance programs.
17. Participates in discharge planning.
18. Acts as a clinical preceptor for affiliating Occupational Therapy or Occupational Assistant schools.
19. Complies with state regulations and national standards as they apply to the practice of Occupational Therapy.
20. Responsible for assuring patient safety.
21. Travels between facilities or other treatment locations as necessary to assist with patient treatment. Variable work shifts are required.
22. Meets established productivity targets.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

1. Graduate from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy.
2. Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of current practice.
3. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
4. Must possess problem-solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
5. Must possess good communication skills and be able to relate professionally and positively to Patients, Patients family members, and Facility staff
6. Must be capable of performing the Responsibilities of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

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