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.
Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
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
Evaluate patients within 24 hours
Develop effective treatment plans
Treat patients per physician plan
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants
Communicate patient progress
Record evaluations and treatment notes
Nice-to-have
Relate positively with patients and staff
Participate in in-service training
Instruct families in maintenance programs
Key Requirements
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
Proficient in computer skills (Casamba, Point Click Care)