The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records
Job Summary
The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
They supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation conferences as needed.
The role includes conducting in-services and training for facility staff and assisting with discharge planning and caregiver training.
Matching Summary
The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Patient evaluation within 24 hours
Develop and implement treatment plans
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants
Maintain medical records documentation
Communicate with healthcare team
Conduct staff in-service training
Nice-to-have
Assist nursing with Restorative Aide training
Participate in patient care conferences
Recommend durable medical equipment
Positive and effective interpersonal skills
Key Requirements
Licensed Occupational Therapist in state
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
Proficient with Casamba and Point Click Care
Meet continuing education requirements
Ability to apply mathematical concepts
Ability to interpret written and oral instructions