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Job Description

Position Purpose : Provide quality patient care along with scheduling and supervision of local COTA(s)

Key Responsibilities :

Implement, execute, and establish a thorough and efficient treatment plan
Evaluate / asses’ patients and create an accurate plan of care
Communicate with patient, families, referring physicians, and other team members
Provide timely and accurate documentation per facility and department requirements
Support and participate in department operations and development
Report any changes in patient status or needs, on a timely basis
Provide written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements

Associated Responsibilities :

Prepare and submit patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information

Use professional judgement to ensure safety of self, patients, and others at all times

Achieve quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication

Attend meetings, in-services, training sessions, and educational presentations as designated

Communicate with therapists and assistants concerning patients’ response to treatment

Maintain valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate agency

Maintain awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs

Qualifications :

Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy curriculum

CPR certification and in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards

Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources

Full knowledge of resident’s rights and exude professionalism in presentation

Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to lift over 100 pounds with assistance according to the resident’s abilities

Must be able to move intermittently / walk for extended periods of time

Travel to assigned destination in a reasonable time frame with reliable (insured) transport

Must be able to bend, squat, push, and pull as needed in fulfilling patient care activities

Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by the contract, including undergoing physical examination

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Expected hours : 10 – 40 per week

Benefits :

Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty :

Geriatrics

Home Health

Pediatrics

Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule :

Choose your own hours

License / Certification :

Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location : Multiple locations

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