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 aides, assist nursing with training, and participate in patient care conferences and discharge planning.
The role requires maintaining licensure, complying with state practice acts, and ensuring equipment is in good working order while fostering positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
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 documentation
Conduct staff training and in-services
Communicate with healthcare team
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with patients and staff