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.
The role involves supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, aides and students while assisting nursing staff with training and participating in various patient care conferences.
The therapist is responsible for recommending and facilitating the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment to promote patient independence and participates in discharge planning.
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 training and in-services
Recommend durable medical equipment
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate effectively with patients and families
Participate in patient care and discharge planning
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care software
Problem solving and reasoning skills
Present information effectively to managers and coworkers