Occupational Therapy; OT Pool B - Inpatient Rehab

Occupational Therapy (OT) Pool B - Inpatient Rehab

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$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 individualized treatment plans based on patient response; provides status updates to physicians and teammates.
• Identifies factors affecting patient comfort and attends to these needs.
• Plans for and completes patient discharge, including written home programs, patient/family teaching, referrals for community services, transition planning and equipment ordering as indicated.
• Communicates and collaborates with stakeholders to achieve optimum care.
• Completes all required documentation following policy and accreditation standards, including patient evaluations, progress notes, conference reports, and discharge summaries.
• Records patient care and progress for assigned patients; completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.
• Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and visit counts.
• Maintains site/department productivity standards and adheres to billing and documentation policies.
• Responsible for cleaning up after treatment, putting away equipment, keeping area neat.
• Performs manual techniques, positioning, transferring; demonstrates skill in modalities, exercise equipment, and safety measures.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to improve patient care outcomes.
• Manages caseload and informs leadership of coverage needs.
• Pursues professional growth through continuing education and departmental in‑services.
• Orients new staff and participates in evaluation of coworkers.
• May supervise occupational therapy assistants, extenders, students as required.

• Education: Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school; maintains continuing education per state requirements.
• Certification/Registration/Licensure: Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of practice;
  Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers within 90 days unless waived.
• Work Experience: No experience required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Intermediate computer skills; excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; decision‑making and problem‑solving skills; ability to assess data and interpret age‑specific needs.
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  Physical Requirements &
  
  Working Conditions:
  
  Able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat; lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead; carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height; push/pull 30 lbs.; perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with second person; repetitive use of hands; exposure to hazards; may require travel.

DISCLAIMER: All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. The job description does not state all responsibilities; employees may be requested to perform other duties.