Occupational Therapist

Winona Health Rehab Services
Winona, MN 55987, USA

• Travel Required :
  No

Occupational Therapist
0.75 - 0.9 FTE, 60 - 72 hours per pay period
Hours scheduled between 7 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday

* Starting salary between $69,617 - $87,027.20 based on experience

Position Overview:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides therapy programs for referred clients with developmental deficits, physicalinjuryor illness, and/or psychological or cognitive disability in coordination with other OTs, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), and other health professionals. The OT evaluates and treats populations including orthopedics, neurological conditions, conditions that impact cognition, home safety and adaptations, and specialty areas including pediatrics andhand therapy. The OT provides direct patient care, including assessment, development of the plan of care, treatment, documentation, and patient education to clients of all ages.

They direct patient participation, progression, and discharge following clinical best practice guidelines to restore, reinforce, and enhance patient performance. Theyfacilitatethelearningofskillsandfunctionsessentialforadaptationandproductivity.

TheOTisaccountable for productivity and personal, and professional growth.

They shouldpossessthe skills to be adaptable to a dynamic team environment and open to the idea of developing, promoting, and performing new programstofacilitaterehabilitation.

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for student and COTA supervision and delegation to support staff.

The role may include other duties as assigned.

• Documents all skilled and medically necessary care thoroughly,timely, and accurately per departmental policy.
• Performs direct patient care and evidence-based practice in a safe, ethical, and legal manner.
• Performs all duties within the scope of the occupational therapy practice guidelines.
• Develops and revises a plan of care based on theinitialassessment, continual reassessment of patient/caregiver needs, patient history, diagnosis, physician orders, protocol, COTA feedback, expected outcomes, and the patient's needs and goals to include discharge plans as appropriate.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment,measures change and development, shares findings, and makes appropriate recommendations and referrals.
• Directs patient participation, progression, and discharge following clinical best practice guidelines to restore, reinforce, and enhance patient performance.
• Documentation, charges, and care must comply with Medicare, State, Federal, insurance, and payor requirements and departmental policy.
• Maintains patient and organizational confidentiality at all times.
• Performs duties following departmental productivity standards. Independent in using time wisely.
• Promotes service excellence with patient scheduling and accommodation with appointments.
• Responds positively tochangesinthe schedule and site of occupational therapy services.
  
  Uses unscheduled time to develop programs, complete projects, orassistthe department as needed.
• Promotes the appropriate utilization of resources.
• Collaborates and consults with other health care professionals and shares gained knowledge. Delegates appropriately to COTAs and rehabilitation aides. Serves in a mentorship capacitytostudents.
• Provides consultation to individuals, businesses, schools, government agencies, or other organizations byprovidingprofessional advice or opinion, recommending solutions, or producing a specific outcome.
• Serves on departmental or organizational committeesasappropriate.
• Deliversa high levelof customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Provides education and communicates treatment goals and methods to caregivers.
• Fosters and promotes the occupational therapy profession;…