Occupational Therapist

Position: Occupational Therapist - $10,000 Sign on Bonus
Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus available.

Top Reasons to Join Longview Regional:

* Immediate Health Insurance Coverage

* Great benefits such as:
Educational Reimbursement, 401K, Sofi Program

* Career growth and advancement potential

* Shift Differentials

* High quality of life with low cost of living in sunny T E X A S

Shift

* Full-Time

* Days

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Essential Functions

* 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.

Qualifications

* 1-3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required

* Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions.

* Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.

* Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

* Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.

* Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.

* Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.

* Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

* OT
- Occupational Therapist
- Registered issued by the state regulatory board required

* BCLS - Basic Life Support required

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