What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Impact Solutions Inc?
Client is one of the nation’s largest Orthopedics practices, owned and operated by physicians, with over 60 locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care 100% of the time, including all required documentation in patients’ medical records.
- Conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine appropriate courses of care for each patient.
- Treatment may include the fabrication and/or distribution of orthotics for the finger, hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
- Performs and documents appropriate tests and measurements based on the patient’s condition.
- Administers hand and upper extremity therapy within the scope of occupational therapy to reduce pain, increase range of motion and strength, and promote function.
- Treatments may include modalities, therapeutic procedures, manual therapy, and written home exercise programs.
- Regularly assesses the effects of treatments, at a minimum every 30 days.
- Documents treatments, responses, progress, and outcomes according to federal and state regulations and Corporate requirements.
- Selects appropriate CPT codes, submits billing charges, and ensures accurate billing consistent with the level of care.
- Abides by insurance guidelines required for coverage and reimbursement.
- Supervises occupational therapy assistants and related support staff during treatments.
- Supervises and assists with student observation or clinical rotation.
- Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with other medical providers to support patient recovery and achieve successful outcomes.
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy program.
- State licensure as an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist in the state where the therapist will be practicing.
- CPR for Healthcare Providers certification.
- Experience and proficiency working with computers and electronic medical records.
- Experience and proficiency fabricating, adjusting, and fitting upper extremity orthoses.
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000
