Occupational Therapist Lead

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist, Lead evaluates and administers rehabilitative/habilitative techniques necessitated as a result of age, trauma, degenerative disease, congenital condition or sudden onset of pathology which requires development, maintenance, or restoration of function. May be required to care for a variety of diagnostic groups including, but not limited to, the following: orthopedic and arthritis related conditions; neurological groups including CVA, TBI, degenerative neurological diseases, SCI;

and generalized weakness as a result of medical or surgical conditions.

• Assists management in the day-to-day operations of the Physical Therapy team.
• Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly.
• Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
• Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.
• Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
• Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
• Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
• Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• 2-4 years experience working as a staff Occupational Therapist required

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of human growth and development; anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and kinesiology; current methods, techniques and purposes of physical therapy; the care and operation of physical therapy equipment
• Requires strong analytical and organizational skills in order to review physician’s orders, assess functional status, develop treatment plans, evaluate progress and maintain related documentation
• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, in order to establish and maintain positive and effective therapeutic/working relationships with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the English language, verbal and written. Abides by the standards of practice as outlined by state and national associations.

• OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered Current licensure in the state required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required