Occupational Therapist; OT Outpatient

Base pay range

$37.50/hr - $56.25/hr

• Interprets physician referrals and evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on activities of daily living.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals, and appropriate techniques. Provides and/or fabricates assistive devices and/or splints to enhance functional independence. Monitors and evaluates outcomes and adjusts the treatment plan as needed, communicating with physicians and the care team.
• Identifies factors affecting the patient’s physical and psychosocial comfort and addresses those needs.
• Plans for and completes patient discharge, including written home programs, patient/family teaching, referrals for community services, transition planning, and equipment orders when indicated.
• Communicates and collaborates with stakeholders to achieve optimum patient care. Completes required documentation per department policy and accreditation standards, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries with appropriate co-signatures.
• Manages documentation, daily statistics, billing, scheduling, and adherence to insurance guidelines for authorization and number of visits. Maintains productivity standards and compliance with billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and performs related manual techniques, patient positioning, transfers, and transport duties using proper technique. Demonstrates knowledge of modalities and exercise indications/contraindications and promotes patient safety by following safety and infection control measures.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and assists with coverage planning based on department and regional needs. Pursues professional growth through continuing education and participates in staff orientation as requested.
• Possibly supervises occupational therapy assistants and/or extenders according to applicable laws and department policies, including delegation, treatment guidance, and ongoing supervision while maintaining responsibility for patient care plans.

• Education
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  Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program; maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by state standards.
• Certification / Registration / License
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  Licensed Occupational Therapist in the practicing state. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (AHA) obtained within 90 days unless exempted by department leadership.
• Work Experience
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  No experience required.

• Intermediate computer skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
• Strong organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Completion of competency assessments related to patient care and site standards
• Awareness of annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications
• Ability to provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the lifespan

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat during the workday
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 10 lbs from waist to overhead; lift and carry up to 40 lbs at waist height over a reasonable distance
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform sliding transfers with assistance
• Repetitive hand use including simple grasping and fine manipulation during therapy
• Must have functional use of senses for effective communication
• Exposure to hazards and need for protective clothing; travel may be required
• Operates equipment necessary to perform the job

Disclaimer
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All responsibilities and requirements are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other duties requested by their leaders.